Experience matters since it brings the knowledge and the wisdom necessary for quality decision-making. Proven results matter because they form the foundation on which to build for the future. John has a proven track record in business and the local community, having been a strong presence in the civic and charitable activities in New Kent County for many years before ever running for office.
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| Owns property in New Kent County |  |
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| Pays real estate tax in New Kent County | |
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| Has started a business, owned a business or run a business | , , |
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| Served New Kent community before running for office | |
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| Attended meetings regularly prior to running for office | |
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| Conservative leadership on the Board of Supervisors for the last 4 years | |
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John’s opponent has never worked in the private sector. All of her work history is in either politics or academia. She has no experience doing anything in the real world. Politics, academia, and the bureaucracy they create are all she knows.