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Collins is a graduate of [[Charlottesville High School]] and works at the [[Blue Moon Diner]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Third independent joins race for Charlottesville City Council|url=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2011/04/collins-announcement.html|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=April 26, 2011|accessdate=April 28, 2011}}</ref> He is also one half of the duo Barling & Collins. <ref>{{cite web|title=What is this B.C. of which you speak?|url=http://www.barlingcollins.com/buds.html|author=|work=Barling & Collins website|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> | Collins is a graduate of [[Charlottesville High School]] and works at the [[Blue Moon Diner]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Third independent joins race for Charlottesville City Council|url=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2011/04/collins-announcement.html|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=April 26, 2011|accessdate=April 28, 2011}}</ref> He is also one half of the duo Barling & Collins. <ref>{{cite web|title=What is this B.C. of which you speak?|url=http://www.barlingcollins.com/buds.html|author=|work=Barling & Collins website|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> | ||
Collins and three other independent candidates have argued that a July 20 forum for the Democratic candidates in the race should have included them. <ref>{{cite web|title=Independent Council candidates criticize media for Democrat-only forum|url=http://www.c-ville.com/Blog/This_Just_In/Independent_Council_candidates_criticize_media_for_Democrat_only_forum/?act=post|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=August 9, 2011|accessdate=August 9, 2011}}</ref> | |||
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Candidate for City Council
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| Party | Independent (Socialist) | |
| Election | Nov. 8, 2011 | |
Biographical Information
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| Residence | Charlottesville | |
| Alma mater | Charlottesville High School | |
| Profession | Caretaker - restaurant worker | |
| Website | http://votebrandoncollins.wordpress.com/ | |
| Campaign $ | VPAP | |
| Contributions $ | VPAP | |
Brandon Collins is a socialist candidate running for the Charlottesville City Council in 2011. [1] He serves on the board of the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice and is the secretary of the Socialist Party of Central Virginia. If elected, he intends to challenge the state's 'Dillon Rule' which limits the authority of local governments without expressed consent of the Virginia General Assembly.
Collins is a graduate of Charlottesville High School and works at the Blue Moon Diner. [2] He is also one half of the duo Barling & Collins. [3]
Collins and three other independent candidates have argued that a July 20 forum for the Democratic candidates in the race should have included them. [4]
Platform
Collins has called for Charlottesville Area Transit service to be extended into late night hours, and has also called for a "guaranteed wage" for all Charlottesville residents. [5]
References
- ↑ Web. Announcing My Candidacy, Brandon Collins, Brandon Collins, April 25, 2011, retrieved April 25, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Third independent joins race for Charlottesville City Council, Sean Tubbs, April 26, 2011, retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ↑ Web. What is this B.C. of which you speak?, Barling & Collins website, retrieved May 27, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Independent Council candidates criticize media for Democrat-only forum, August 9, 2011, retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Guaranteed Employment in Charlottesville!, Brandon Collins, May 27, 2011, retrieved May 27, 2011.