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| name = David Toscano | | name = David Toscano | ||
| photo = | | photo =20170413-toscano.jpg | ||
| caption = Delegate David Toscano (D-57th) | | caption = Delegate David Toscano (D-57th) | ||
| office1= | | office1=Minority Leader, [[Virginia General Assembly]] | ||
| district1 = | | district1 =Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates | ||
| term_start1 = | | term_start1 = November 19, 2011 | ||
| term_end1 = | | term_end1 = January 1, 2019 | ||
| preceded1 = [[Mitch Van Yahres]] | | preceded1 = [[Ward Armstrong]] (D) | ||
| | | succeeded1 = Eileen Filler-Corn (D) | ||
| | | office2= Delegate | ||
| | | district2 = [[Virginia House 57th district]] | ||
| | | term_start2 = January 11, 2006 | ||
| | | term_end2 = December 31, 2019 | ||
| | | preceded2 = [[Mitch Van Yahres]] (D) | ||
| | | succeeded2 = Eileen Filler-Corn (D) | ||
| | | office3=[[Mayor of Charlottesville]] | ||
| | | district3 = Elected council | ||
| | | term_start3 = July 1, 1994 | ||
| | | term_end3 =June 30, 1996 | ||
| | | preceded3 =[[Tom Vandever]] (D) | ||
| | | succeeded3 =[[Kay Slaughter]] (D) | ||
| office4=[[Charlottesville City Council]] | |||
| district4 = At-large | |||
| term_start4 =July 1, 1990 | |||
| term_end4 = June 30, 2002 | |||
| preceded4 = [[Darden Towe]] (R) | |||
| succeeded4 =[[Rob Schilling]] (R) | |||
| birth_date = June 28, 1950<br/>Age {{age|1950|06|28}} | | birth_date = June 28, 1950<br/>Age {{age|1950|06|28}} | ||
| date_of_death = | | date_of_death = | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = Syracuse NY | ||
| place_of_death = | | place_of_death = | ||
| spouse = [[Nancy Tramontin]] | | spouse = [[Nancy Tramontin]] | ||
| children = Matthew Toscano | | children = Matthew Toscano | ||
| residence =Charlottesville, Virginia | | residence =Charlottesville, Virginia | ||
| alma_mater = | | alma_mater =JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 1986<br/>PhD, Sociology, Boston College, 1972<br/>BA, Colgate University, 1968-1972 | ||
| profession = Attorney | | profession = Attorney | ||
| religion = Roman Catholic | | religion = Roman Catholic | ||
| website = [http://www.davidtoscano.com www.toscano.com] | | website = [http://www.davidtoscano.com www.toscano.com] | ||
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}} | |||
'''David J. Toscano''' (b. June 28, 1950, in Syracuse, New York) is a Democratic politician and lawyer. | '''David J. Toscano''' (b. [[June 28]], [[1950]], in Syracuse, New York) is a Democratic politician and lawyer. <ref>{{cite-hook|title=Mayorsville: Here, everybody's a mayor|url=http://www.readthehook.com/79706/cover-mayorsville-here-everybodys-mayor|author=Lisa Provence|pageno=|printno=0532|printdate=August 10, 2006|publishdate=August 10, 2006|accessdate=July 3, 2020}}</ref> | ||
Toscano served on the [[City Council]] from 1990 | Toscano served on the [[City Council]] from [[1990]] to [[2002]] and as [[Mayor of Charlottesville|mayor]] from [[1994]] to [[1996]]. In November [[2005]], he was elected to the [[Virginia House of Delegates]], replacing [[Mitch Van Yahres|Mitchell Van Yahres]]. He currently represents the [[57th House District]].<ref name="webbio">[http://www.davidtoscano.com/about.php About David], Constituent/Campaign website, retrieved 2009-01-22</ref> | ||
He was unanimously elected to be the House Minority Leader by House Democrats in November [[2011]]. He replaced Ward Armstrong, who lost his re-election bid that year. <ref>{{cite web|title=Toscano Elected New House Minority Leader|url=http://davidtoscano.com/toscano-elected-new-house-minority-leader|author=|work=|publisher=David Toscano|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=November 22, 2011}}</ref> | |||
On [[November 16]], [[2018]], Toscano announced he would resign from his leadership post as House Minority Leader by the end of the [[2019]] legislative session, which at that time was projected to adjourn on March 10, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title= "Va. House Democratic leader Toscano plans to resign leadership post,"|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-house-democratic-leader-toscano-says-he-will-resign-his-leadership-post/2018/11/16/2511bcfa-e9d4-11e8-a939-9469f1166f9d_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ca2d2daa1fad&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1|author=|work=|publisher=The Washington Post|location=|publishdate=November 16, 2018|accessdate=June 22, 2019}}</ref> On February 24, 2019 the Virginia General Assembly adjourned ''sine die'' from the 2019 Regular Session. | |||
During a speech on the House floor on Saturday [[February 23]], [[2019]], Toscano announced he would not seek an eighth term in the Virginia House of Delegates.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Toscano announces retirement from House of Delegates|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/politics/toscano-announces-retirement-from-house-of-delegates/article_f1c66908-3795-11e9-b80f-9fdc28eab1d5.html|author=Tyler Hammel|pageno=|printdate=February 24, 2019|publishdate=February 23, 2019|accessdate=February 24, 2019}}</ref> | |||
As of April 2019, Toscano had run in 7 races for public office, winning 7 of them and raised a total of $2,467,009 in elections.<ref>https://www.followthemoney.org/entity-details?eid=6080201&default=candidate Source: Follow the Money, retrieved April 14, 2019</ref> | |||
==Boards and commissions== | ==Boards and commissions== | ||
Toscano once chaired the 14-person [[Emergency Medical Services committee]]. | |||
==Civic and other Memberships== | |||
::Member, Charlottesville/Albemarle National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), present | |||
::Member, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, present | |||
::Member, Thomas Jefferson United Way, present | |||
::Member, Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority | |||
==Election history== | ==Election history== | ||
===[[2015 election]]=== | |||
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2015 in a year when he faced no opposition. <ref>{{cite web|title=Virginia State Board of Elections Elections Database|url=http://historical.elections.virginia.gov/elections/search/year_from:2015/year_to:2015/office_id:8/district_id:27360|author=|work=Elections Database|publisher=Virginia State Board of Elections|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref> | |||
===[[2013 election]]=== | |||
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2015 in a year when he faced no opposition. <ref>{{cite web|title=Virginia State Board of Elections Elections Database|url=http://historical.elections.virginia.gov/elections/search/year_from:2013/year_to:2015/office_id:8/district_id:27360|author=|work=Elections Database|publisher=Virginia State Board of Elections|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref> | |||
===[[2011 election]]=== | |||
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2011. <ref>{{cite web|title=House Democrats regroup, elect Toscano leader | |||
|url=http://www.richmond.com/archive/house-democrats-regroup-elect-toscano-leader/article_ea84c362-a047-5e30-a780-c756af632f7f.html|author=Wesley Hester|work=|publisher=Richmond Times-Dispatch|location=|publishdate=November 20, 2011|accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref> | |||
===[[2009 election]]=== | ===[[2009 election]]=== | ||
Toscano | Toscano won election to a second term in the [[57th House District]]. <ref name="cvillepodcastshowcase">{{cite web|title=Virginia House of Delegates Candidates Showcase|url=http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2009/08/12/virginia-house-of-delegates-candidates-showcase/|author=|work=Podcast|publisher=Charlottesville Podcasting Network|location=|publishdate=August 12, 2009|accessdate=April 17, 2021}}</ref> | ||
===[[2007 election]]=== | ===[[2007 election]]=== | ||
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{{1990 election/CityCouncil}} | {{1990 election/CityCouncil}} | ||
== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/fcc9451d3833f2d585257535005773e7?OpenDocument Virginia House of Delegates 2009; Delegate David J. Toscano], Virginia House of Delegates, retreived 2009-01-22 | *[http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/fcc9451d3833f2d585257535005773e7?OpenDocument Virginia House of Delegates 2009; Delegate David J. Toscano], Virginia House of Delegates, retreived 2009-01-22 | ||
*[http://www.davidtoscano.com Constituent and campaign website] | *[http://www.davidtoscano.com Constituent and campaign website] | ||
*{{ | *[http://city-county.blogspot.com/ Community Voices: Charlottesville and Albemarle Together] | ||
*{{Wikipedia link|David_Toscano}} | |||
{{twitter|user=deltoscano}} | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Toscano, David}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Toscano, David}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Virginia Assembly delegates]] | ||
[[Category:Democratic party members]] | [[Category:Democratic party members]] | ||
[[Category:Former City Councilors]] | [[Category:Former City Councilors]] | ||
[[Category: Former Charlottesville Mayors]] | [[Category:Former Charlottesville Mayors]] | ||
[[Category:Attorneys]] | [[Category:Attorneys]] | ||
[[Category:Candidates for state office]] |
Revision as of 13:41, 17 April 2021
David Toscano | ||
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Delegate David Toscano (D-57th) |
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Minority Leader, Virginia General Assembly
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Electoral District | Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates | |
Term Start | November 19, 2011 | |
Term End | January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Ward Armstrong (D) | |
Succeeded by | Eileen Filler-Corn (D) | |
Delegate
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Electoral District | Virginia House 57th district | |
Term Start | January 11, 2006 | |
Term End | December 31, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mitch Van Yahres (D) | |
Succeeded by | Eileen Filler-Corn (D) | |
Electoral District | Elected council | |
Term Start | July 1, 1994 | |
Term End | June 30, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Tom Vandever (D) | |
Succeeded by | Kay Slaughter (D) | |
Electoral District | At-large | |
Term Start | July 1, 1990 | |
Term End | June 30, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Darden Towe (R) | |
Succeeded by | Rob Schilling (R) | |
Biographical Information
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Date of birth | June 28, 1950 Age 73 |
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Place of birth | Syracuse NY | |
Spouse | Nancy Tramontin | |
Children | Matthew Toscano | |
Residence | Charlottesville, Virginia | |
Alma mater | JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 1986 PhD, Sociology, Boston College, 1972 BA, Colgate University, 1968-1972 |
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Profession | Attorney | |
Religion | Roman Catholic | |
Website | www.toscano.com | |
Campaign $ | VPAP | |
Contributions $ | VPAP |
David J. Toscano (b. June 28, 1950, in Syracuse, New York) is a Democratic politician and lawyer. [1]
Toscano served on the City Council from 1990 to 2002 and as mayor from 1994 to 1996. In November 2005, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, replacing Mitchell Van Yahres. He currently represents the 57th House District.[2]
He was unanimously elected to be the House Minority Leader by House Democrats in November 2011. He replaced Ward Armstrong, who lost his re-election bid that year. [3]
On November 16, 2018, Toscano announced he would resign from his leadership post as House Minority Leader by the end of the 2019 legislative session, which at that time was projected to adjourn on March 10, 2019.[4] On February 24, 2019 the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2019 Regular Session.
During a speech on the House floor on Saturday February 23, 2019, Toscano announced he would not seek an eighth term in the Virginia House of Delegates.[5]
As of April 2019, Toscano had run in 7 races for public office, winning 7 of them and raised a total of $2,467,009 in elections.[6]
Boards and commissions
Toscano once chaired the 14-person Emergency Medical Services committee.
Civic and other Memberships
- Member, Charlottesville/Albemarle National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), present
- Member, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, present
- Member, Thomas Jefferson United Way, present
- Member, Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Election history
2015 election
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2015 in a year when he faced no opposition. [7]
2013 election
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2015 in a year when he faced no opposition. [8]
2011 election
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2011. [9]
2009 election
Toscano won election to a second term in the 57th House District. [10]
2007 election
2005 election
1998 election for City Council
Candidates | Votes | % |
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David Toscano (D) incumbent | 2,589 | 57.55 |
J. Blake Caravati (D) | 2,345 | 52.13 |
Michael Crafaik (R) | 1,679 | 37.32 |
James King (I) | 1,539 | 34.21 |
Voters could cast two votes, one for each of the two seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
1994 election for City Council
Candidates | Votes | % |
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David Toscano (D) incumbent | 3,523 | 59.54 |
Kay Slaughter (D) incumbent | 3,160 | 53.41 |
Brian Campbell (R) | 2,775 | 46.90 |
Will Lyster (R) | 2,126 | 35.93 |
Voters could cast two votes, one for each of the two seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
1990 election for City Council
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Kay Slaughter (D) | 3,648 | 56.00 |
David Toscano (D) | 3,229 | 49.57 |
Darden Towe (R) incumbent | 3,150 | 48.36 |
Edward Brooks (R) | 2,637 | 40.48 |
Voters could cast two votes, one for each of the two seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
References
- ↑ Web. Mayorsville: Here, everybody's a mayor, Lisa Provence, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, August 10, 2006, retrieved July 3, 2020. Print. August 10, 2006 , 0532, .
- ↑ About David, Constituent/Campaign website, retrieved 2009-01-22
- ↑ Web. Toscano Elected New House Minority Leader, David Toscano, retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ↑ Web. "Va. House Democratic leader Toscano plans to resign leadership post,", The Washington Post, November 16, 2018, retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Toscano announces retirement from House of Delegates, Tyler Hammel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 23, 2019, retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.followthemoney.org/entity-details?eid=6080201&default=candidate Source: Follow the Money, retrieved April 14, 2019
- ↑ Web. Virginia State Board of Elections Elections Database, Elections Database, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Virginia State Board of Elections Elections Database, Elections Database, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ↑ Web. House Democrats regroup, elect Toscano leader, Wesley Hester, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 20, 2011, retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Virginia House of Delegates Candidates Showcase, Podcast, Charlottesville Podcasting Network, August 12, 2009, retrieved April 17, 2021.
External Links
- Virginia House of Delegates 2009; Delegate David J. Toscano, Virginia House of Delegates, retreived 2009-01-22
- Constituent and campaign website
- Community Voices: Charlottesville and Albemarle Together
- David J. Toscano on wikipedia
David J. Toscano's twitter feed (not written by cvillepedia contributors): |