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'''[[Duane Snow]]''' (December 15, 1944 - September 3, 2022) was the operator of a family owned and operated garden store in [[Albemarle County]] as well as a one term Supervisor on the [[Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]] representing the [[Samuel Miller Magisterial District]]. <ref name="death">{{cite-progress|title=Duane Snow, civic leader and gardener known for big heart and big smile, dies|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-and-regional/duane-snow-civic-leader-and-gardener-known-for-big-heart-and-big-smile-dies/article_a1fdc8a2-2cd4-11ed-bce5-fba6a925ce96.html#tracking-source=home-top-story|author=Hawes Spencer|pageno=|printdate=September 6, 2022|publishdate=September 5, 2022|accessdate=September 5, 2022}}</ref> | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Duane Snow was born in [[Charlottesville]]. | Duane Snow was born in [[Charlottesville]]. Snow’s grandfather founded a "market garden" in [[1912]] which eventually grew to become [[Snow's Garden Center]] located in [[Albemarle County]] on [[Avon Street|Avon Street, Extended]]. | ||
In 1970, Duane Snow returned to [[Charlottesville]] to work for the family business after graduating from Brigham Young University in Utah. | In [[1970]], Duane Snow returned to [[Charlottesville]] to work for the family business after graduating from Brigham Young University in Utah. He retired from the company in 2005. In April [[2009]], he and his wife Rena completed an 18-month missionary trip to the Philippines. Snow decided to run for public office shortly after his return. | ||
Before seeking office, prior public service in the community included a term on the [[Architectural Review Board]], | Before seeking office, prior public service in the community included a term on the [[Architectural Review Board]], membership on the board of the local chapter of the American Heart Association, as well as ten years on the Virginia State Agricultural Council. He also co-hosted "Snow Knows," a radio show about local gardening and landscaping that continues to air Saturday mornings on [[WINA AM 1070|WINA]]. Now hosted by [[Corbin Snow]] and [[Norm Carlson]], it is the station's most listened to weekend program.<ref>https://www.snowknows.com/snow-knows-radio-show/ </ref> On the air since the spring of [[1950]], it is possibly the longest running gardening show produced for radio in the United States. | ||
Snow died after a five and a half year battle with prostrate cancer. <ref name="death" /> | |||
==[[2013 election]] for Board of Supervisors== | |||
Snow announced his reelection campaign on Wednesday, [[February 27]], [[2013]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Snow seeking second term on Albemarle board|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/14167-snow-candidacy/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=February 27, 2013|accessdate=June 10, 2013}}</ref> Snow had raised $8,369 from January 2010 and May 29, 2013. <ref name="announcement" /> His oppoonent, [[Liz Palmer]], raised $20,461 in campaign contributions between April and May 29, 2013. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Palmer, McKeel lead local candidates in fundraising|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/palmer-mckeel-lead-local-candidates-in-fundraising/article_c82be91e-cfe1-11e2-92b9-0019bb30f31a.html|author=Daily Progress Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=June 7, 2013|accessdate=June 10, 2013|cturl=}}</ref> That included $2,500 from both the [[Zobrist Law Group]] and Richard M. Hewitt. In the July and August period, Snow raised $13,489 in donations. <ref>{{cite web|title=Local campaigns garner support from political parties, business PAC|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/15983-local-campaign-finance-update/|author=Maggie Ambrose and Brian Wheeler|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=September 22, 2013|accessdate=October 3, 2013}}</ref> | |||
Snow was defeated by his opponent [[Liz Palmer]] in the November 5, 2013 election. <ref name="election2013">{{cite-progress|title=Democrats gain advantage on Albemarle County Board of Supervisors|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/democrats-gain-advantage-on-albemarle-county-board-of-supervisors/article_ad709c32-469c-11e3-947d-0019bb30f31a.html|author=J. Reynolds Hutchins|pageno=|printdate=November 6, 2013|publishdate=November 5, 2013|accessdate=November 5, 2013|cturl=}}</ref> | |||
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Snow announced his candidacy on the steps of the [[Albemarle County Office Building]] on May 21, 2009.<ref name=ctannounce>[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/05/snow_announcement.html 'Duane Snow announces campaign for Albemarle Board of Supervisors'], 21 May 2009. Charlottesville Tomorrow. 21 May 2009</ref> He won the Republican nomination over Dr. [[Philip Melita]] at the [[Albemarle County Republican Party]]'s caucus on May 26, 2009. | Snow announced his candidacy on the steps of the [[Albemarle County Office Building]] on May 21, 2009.<ref name=ctannounce>[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/05/snow_announcement.html 'Duane Snow announces campaign for Albemarle Board of Supervisors'], 21 May 2009. Charlottesville Tomorrow. 21 May 2009</ref> He won the Republican nomination over Dr. [[Philip Melita]] at the [[Albemarle County Republican Party]]'s caucus on May 26, 2009. | ||
===Campaign announcement=== | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Duane Snow (R-Samuel Miller) |
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Candidate
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors |
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District | Samuel Miller District | |
Party | Republican | |
Election | Nov. 5, 2013 | |
For term to start | January 2014 | |
Term End | December 2017 | |
District | Samuel Miller District | |
Term Start | 2010 | |
Preceded by | Sally Thomas | |
Succeeded by | Liz Palmer | |
Former Member, Albemarle County
Architectural Review Board |
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Biographical Information
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Date of birth | December 15, 1944 Age 79 |
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Date of death | September 3, 2022 | |
Place of birth | Charlottesville, VA | |
Spouse | Rena Snow | |
Children | Five children Twelve grandchildren[1] |
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Residence | Ivy, Virginia | |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University | |
Profession | Retired Landscape Designer Snow's Landscape & Garden Center[1] |
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Website | campaign website | |
Campaign $ | VPAP database |
Duane Snow (December 15, 1944 - September 3, 2022) was the operator of a family owned and operated garden store in Albemarle County as well as a one term Supervisor on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors representing the Samuel Miller Magisterial District. [2]
Biography
Duane Snow was born in Charlottesville. Snow’s grandfather founded a "market garden" in 1912 which eventually grew to become Snow's Garden Center located in Albemarle County on Avon Street, Extended.
In 1970, Duane Snow returned to Charlottesville to work for the family business after graduating from Brigham Young University in Utah. He retired from the company in 2005. In April 2009, he and his wife Rena completed an 18-month missionary trip to the Philippines. Snow decided to run for public office shortly after his return.
Before seeking office, prior public service in the community included a term on the Architectural Review Board, membership on the board of the local chapter of the American Heart Association, as well as ten years on the Virginia State Agricultural Council. He also co-hosted "Snow Knows," a radio show about local gardening and landscaping that continues to air Saturday mornings on WINA. Now hosted by Corbin Snow and Norm Carlson, it is the station's most listened to weekend program.[3] On the air since the spring of 1950, it is possibly the longest running gardening show produced for radio in the United States.
Snow died after a five and a half year battle with prostrate cancer. [2]
2013 election for Board of Supervisors
Snow announced his reelection campaign on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. [4] Snow had raised $8,369 from January 2010 and May 29, 2013. [5] His oppoonent, Liz Palmer, raised $20,461 in campaign contributions between April and May 29, 2013. [6] That included $2,500 from both the Zobrist Law Group and Richard M. Hewitt. In the July and August period, Snow raised $13,489 in donations. [7]
Snow was defeated by his opponent Liz Palmer in the November 5, 2013 election. [8]
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Liz Palmer (D) (winner) | 3,715 | 56.62 |
Duane Snow (R) | 2,841 | 43.30 |
Write-In | 5 | 0.08 |
Source: State Board of Elections[9] |
Candidate Profile Resources | |
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Candidate | Duane E. Snow (R) |
Office | Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Samuel Miller District |
Election year | 2013 election |
Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow | |
Candidate interview transcript | |
Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20130926-Snow-interview.MP3</mp3player>
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Audio of campaign announcement
<play audio>http://s3.amazonaws.com/cville/cm%2Fmutlimedia%2F20130227-snow-announcement.mp3 </play audio>
Audio of October 1 Charlottesville Tomorrow/Daily Progress campaign forum
<play audio>http://s3.amazonaws.com/cville/cm%2Fmutlimedia%2F20131001-Samuel-Miller-District-forum.mp3 </play audio>
2009 election for Board of Supervisors
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Duane Snow (R) | 2,275 | 44.82 |
Madison Cummings (D) | 2,011 | 39.62 |
John Lowry (I) | 784 | 15.45 |
Write-In | 6 | 0.12 |
Source: Albemarle County[10]. |
Overall voter turnout for Albemarle County in this election was 46.7%[11].
Candidate Profile Resources | |
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Candidate | Duane Snow (R) - Challenger * WINNER |
Office | Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Samuel Miller District |
Election year | 2009 election |
Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow | |
Candidate interview transcript | |
Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20090904-snow-interview.mp3</mp3player>
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Candidate forums: |
Snow announced his candidacy on the steps of the Albemarle County Office Building on May 21, 2009.[12] He won the Republican nomination over Dr. Philip Melita at the Albemarle County Republican Party's caucus on May 26, 2009.
Campaign announcement
<vimeo>4786740</vimeo>>
References
External Links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Candidate Submissions to Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web. Duane Snow, civic leader and gardener known for big heart and big smile, dies, Hawes Spencer, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 5, 2022, retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ↑ https://www.snowknows.com/snow-knows-radio-show/
- ↑ Web. Snow seeking second term on Albemarle board, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, February 27, 2013, retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Web. Palmer, McKeel lead local candidates in fundraising, Daily Progress Staff Reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 7, 2013, retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ 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. Democrats gain advantage on Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, J. Reynolds Hutchins, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 5, 2013, retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ Web. My County/City>Albemarle County, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ↑ Official Results November 3, 2009 General Election. Schermerhorn, Clarice, Elections Manager, Albemarle County. "Official results." 12 Nov. 2009. E-mail to Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- ↑ Official Results November 3, 2009 General Election. Schermerhorn, Clarice, Elections Manager, Albemarle County. "Official results." 12 Nov. 2009. E-mail to Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- ↑ 'Duane Snow announces campaign for Albemarle Board of Supervisors', 21 May 2009. Charlottesville Tomorrow. 21 May 2009