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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<ref> | 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=McIntire Park activist Bob Fenwick launches independent campaign for City Council|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/6865-fenwick_announcement/ | ||
|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=May 15, 2009|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> 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]]<ref>[http://www.wina.com/pages/5302596.php 'Sierra Club Announces Endorsements']</ref>. | |||
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*Fenwick held a forum on July 19 2009 detailing his opposition to the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]]<ref | *Fenwick held a forum on July 19 2009 detailing his opposition to the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Council candidate holds forum highlighting opposition to Meadowcreek Parkway; Blames Albemarle for its growth and lack of road building|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/6788-fenwick/ | ||
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#and providing tax relief for new businesses.<ref name=ctjulypressconf> | #and providing tax relief for new businesses.<ref name=ctjulypressconf>{{cite web|title=Candidate Bob Fenwick announces agenda for creating local jobs|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/6797-fenwick-/ | ||
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Revision as of 16:53, 11 March 2013
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 Bob Fenwick (I-Charlottesville) |
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Candidate for
Charlottesville City Council |
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| District | At-Large | |
| Party | Independent | |
| Election | Nov. 8, 2011 | |
| For term to start | 2012 | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of birth | March 29, 1945 Age 79 |
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| 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 | |
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Bob Fenwick has run 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. [2]
Biography
Bob Fenwick was a Combat Engineer commander during the Vietnam War and moved to Charlottesville when wife, Victoria Fenwick, attended UVA Law School.[1]
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. [3] However, he was unable to win in his second attempt. [4]
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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[5] | ||
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
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| 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[6] | ||
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
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| 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. [7] 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[8].
<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.[9]
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.[10]
Contact Information
bfenwick@mindspring.com
Phone: (434) 296-6130
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Candidate Submissions to Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ↑ Web. Dems sweep City Council elections, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 8, 2011, retrieved November 8, 2011.
- ↑ 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: