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==[[2013 election]] for City Council== | ==[[2013 election]] for City Council== |
Revision as of 13:10, 16 October 2017
Bob Fenwick | ||
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Bob Fenwick (D-Charlottesville) |
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Electoral District | At-Large | |
Term Start | January 2014 | |
Term End | December 2017 | |
Biographical Information
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Date of birth | March 29, 1945 Age 79 |
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Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri | |
Spouse | Victoria Fenwick | |
Children | Austin Fenwick Ross Fenwick |
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Residence | Charlottesville | |
Alma mater | Georgetown University B.S. in Physics George Washington University Civil Engineering[1] |
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Profession | General contractor | |
Website | website | |
Campaign $ | VPAP | |
Contributions $ | VPAP |
Bob Fenwick was elected to Charlottesville City Council in the November 5, 2013 general election. [2] [3]
He formally announced his candidacy for re-election on March 24, 2017 at the Freedom of Speech Wall. [4][5] Fenwick will face Heather Danforth Hill and city School Board member Amy Laufer in the Democratic primary on June 13 [5].
He also ran two unsuccessful campaigns as an independent candidate for the Charlottesville City Council during both the 2009 election and 2011 election. He also ran in 2009 and placed third and placed fourth in 2011. [6]
Fenwick is critical of the West Main Streetscape project, which has been under development since fall 2013. He also wants to improve communication between the city of Charlottesville and Albemarle county [5].
Biography
Bob Fenwick was a Combat Engineer commander during the Vietnam War and moved to Charlottesville in 1976 when his wife, Victoria Fenwick, attended the University of Virginia Law School.[1] [7]
Committee assignments
In January 2016, Fenwick was assigned to the following committees: [8]
- Cable Franchise Committee
- Historic Resources Committee
- Jefferson Board for Aging
- Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board
- LEAP Adv. Board
- Rivanna River Basin Commission
- School Capital Projects
- Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)
2017 election for City Council
Democratic Primary (June 12, 2017)
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Amy Laufer | 6,253 | 46.07 |
Heather Hill | 4,597 | 33.87 |
Bob Fenwick (incumbent) | 2,722 | 20.06 |
Source: State Board of Elections[9] |
Each voter could vote for up to two candidates.
2013 election for City Council
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Kristin Szakos (D) incumbent | 7,411 | 34.89 |
Bob Fenwick (D) | 6,650 | 31.31 |
Mike Farruggio (R) | 3,897 | 18.35 |
Charles L. Weber, Jr. (R) | 3,172 | 14.93 |
Write-In | 112 | .53 |
Source: Virginia State Board of Elections[10] |
Each voter could vote for up to two candidates.
Candidate Profile Resources | |
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Candidate | Bob Fenwick (D) |
Office | Charlottesville City Council |
Election year | 2013 election |
Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow | |
Candidate interview transcript | |
Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20130916-Fenwick-interview.mp3</mp3player>
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Fenwick tied with Wes Bellamy with 1,088 votes each in the June 11, 2013 Democratic primary. [11] After a count of the provisional ballots, Fenwick edged Bellamy by 5 votes. [3]
Fenwick's total campaign contributions through the period ending May 29, 2013 were $280. All of that consisted of a loan to himself. [12]
Fenwick also participated in a questionnaire on public housing conducted by the Public Housing Association of Residents. [13]
In the campaign period from July to August 2013, Fenwick received $4,952 in donations. [14]
2011 election for City Council
Fenwick was an independent candidate for City Council in 2011. He turned in over 1,000 signatures, far exceeding the 125 required to be placed on the ballot. [15] However, he was unable to win in his second attempt. [16]
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Satyendra Huja (D) incumbent | 4,608 | 33.3 |
Kathleen Galvin (D) | 4,601 | 33.2 |
Deirdre “Dede” Smith (D) | 4,547 | 41.2 |
Bob Fenwick (I) | 2,539 | 53.7 |
Brandon Collins (I) | 1,477 | 31.2 |
Andrew Williams (I) | 994 | 25.0 |
Scott Bandy (I) | 399 | 3.6 |
Paul Long (I) | 313 | 7.9 |
Write-In | 133 | 3.0 |
Source: City of Charlottesville[17] |
Each voter could vote for up to three candidates.
Campaign Announcement
Candidate Profile Resources | |
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Candidate | Bob Fenwick (I) - Challenger |
Office | Charlottesville City Council |
Election year | 2011 election |
Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow | |
Candidate interview transcript | |
Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20110923-Fenwick.mp3</mp3player>
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2009 election for City Council
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Dave Norris (D) incumbent | 6,300 | 38.7 |
Kristin Szakos (D) | 5,083 | 31.2 |
Bob Fenwick (I) | 3,293 | 20.2 |
Paul Long (I) | 1,214 | 7.5 |
Andrew Williams (I, write-in) | 237 | 1.5 |
Other Write-In | 141 | 0.9 |
Source: City of Charlottesville[18] |
Overall voter turnout for City of Charlottesville in this election was 37.31%. Each voter could vote for up to two candidates.
Candidate Profile Resources | |
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Candidate | Bob Fenwick (I) - Challenger |
Office | Charlottesville City Council |
Election year | 2009 election |
Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow | |
Candidate interview transcript | |
Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20090909-fenwick-interview.mp3</mp3player>
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Bob Fenwick, a member of the McIntire Park Preservation Committee, launched his campaign announcement on the steps of his downtown-area home on May 15, 2009. [19] He said his candidacy would be a referendum on the Meadowcreek Parkway. On Friday, September 25th, The Sierra Club endorsed Fenwick along with opponent Dave Norris[20].
<play audio>http://s3.amazonaws.com/cville/cm%2Fmutlimedia%2Fmigrated%2F2012621_13427_568_20090515-fenwick.mp3 </play audio>
Campaign policy positions
McIntire Park
- Fenwick is opposed to the building of the YMCA on the western end of McIntire Park, the temporary displacement of the Dogwood Festival, as well as the potential removal of a public wading pool that could be displaced by the Parkway’s interchange with the Route 250 bypass.
Meadowcreek Parway
- Fenwick held a forum on July 19 2009 detailing his opposition to the Meadowcreek Parkway.[21]
Community Water Supply Plan
- Fenwick also said he was a supporter of adding dredging into the community water supply plan.
Economic Development & Jobs
- Another important issue Fenwick said he would promote is economic development. He told the media at his campaign launch that he will announce specific steps he would like to see the City take in order to create jobs.
- At a press conference at his home on July 2, 2009 he shared his three-part platform for promoting local job growth. Fenwick recommends:
- encouraging people to buy homes,
- hiring people to operate and repair City infrastructure,
- and providing tax relief for new businesses.[22]
Contact Information
bfenwick@mindspring.com
Phone: (434) 296-6130
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Candidate Submissions to Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ↑ Web. Szakos, Fenwick win Charlottesville City Council seats, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 5, 2013, retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Web. It's official: Fenwick to be on ballot for City Council, K. Burnell Evans and Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 14, 2013, retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville Councilor Fenwick Files Paperwork to Seek Re-Election, Henry Graff, retrieved March 20, 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Web. Fenwick, Long announce bids for City Council, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, March 24, 2017, retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Dems sweep City Council elections, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 8, 2011, retrieved November 8, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Fenwick: Community's trust in Council needs restoring, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 2, 2013, retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ E-mail. Paige Rice, City of Charlottesville. "RE: list of appointments." Message to Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow. January 7, 2016.
- ↑ Web. 2017 June Democratic Primary, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved June 24, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council Election Results, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Bellamy, Fenwick in dead heat; Szakos wins easily, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 12, 2013, retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Palmer, McKeel lead local candidates in fundraising, Daily Progress Staff Reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 7, 2013, retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ Web. [ Questionnaire for City Council Candidatesurl=http://www.pharcville.org/2013/06/04/phar-questionnaire-for-city-council-candidates/], NCB29, March 22, 2017, retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Local campaigns garner support from political parties, business PAC, Maggie Ambrose and Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, September 22, 2013, retrieved October 3, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Independents battle Democrats, each other for City Council, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 25, 2011, retrieved August 25, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Dems sweep City Council elections, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 8, 2011, retrieved November 8, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Official Results November 8, 2011 General Election, City of Charlottesville, 8 Nov. 2011, retrieved 15 Nov. 2011.
- ↑ Official Results November 3, 2009 General Election. City of Charlottesville, 6 Nov. 2009. Web. 6 Nov. 2009. <http://www.charlottesville.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=14908>.
- ↑ Web. McIntire Park activist Bob Fenwick launches independent campaign for City Council, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 15, 2009, retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ 'Sierra Club Announces Endorsements'
- ↑ Web. Council candidate holds forum highlighting opposition to Meadowcreek Parkway; Blames Albemarle for its growth and lack of road building, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, July 19, 2009, retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Candidate Bob Fenwick announces agenda for creating local jobs, Brian Wheeler & Julia Glendening, Charlottesville Tomorrow, July 7, 2009, retrieved March 11, 2013.
External links
Fenwick has outlined many of his positions on a number of websites that are listed below: