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It looks Del. Tim Hugo (R-Clifton) will have an interesting opponent in the general election.
Clifton Elementary School to Close!
The efforts to save Clifton Elementary School have failed, as the Fairfax County School Board voted last night to close the school. Clifton Elementary School served those living in the small town of Clifton and the surrounding community for many years, and has received awards from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Educational Excellence. Now, 400 students will be moved from their small school to other area schools.
What surprised me was the vote of a school board member who represents the area? Springfield District School Board member, Liz Bradsher voted to CLOSE Clifton Elementary School. By doing this, she chose to ignore those in Clifton and the surrounding communities who benefit from this school. Delegate Tim Hugo (R-40) who represents the area expressed his disappointment in Bradsher’s vote.
“With her vote, School Board Member Liz Bradsher threw the children of Clifton and Fairfax County under the bus,” Hugo wrote.
“I am extremely disappointed by this decision, however, I would like to thank all members of the community for their hard work and dedication in the fight to save Clifton Elementary.”
Hopefully, voters will hold Bradsher accountable when she runs for re-election for her decision to close the school after the community petitioned her to save the school. Now, the school board will look at when Clifton Elementary will be closing. The earliest it could close would be after the 2010-2011 school year.
Delegate Tim Hugo's Campaign Kickoff
Before a large crowd of supporters, Delegate Tim Hugo kicked off his campaign yesterday in Clifton. Hugo was introduced to the crowd by Clifton Mayor Tom Peterson. Peterson emphasized that Hugo has done a lot for the town of Clifton and for the 40th District, while listening to the concerns of residents.
After Peterson’s remarks, Hugo addressed the crowd by highlighting his list of accomplishments. When residents in Virginia Run were concerned by a high number of traffic accidents due to the fading of the road lines, Hugo helped to ensure that the roads were paved and marked clearly. In Centreville, there was a problem with loitering at the Centreville Library, Hugo sought to ensure that this problem was solved in a common sense matter. When there was a high number of accidents around Popes Head Road and drag racing, Hugo sought to have additional police enforcement and a traffic light at the intersection of Popes Head and Fairfax County Parkway. These are the accomplishments of a leader, who truly listens to the voters, and seeks common sense solutions.
After Hugo’s remarks, he introduced Former Attorney General and candidate for Governor, Bob McDonnell. McDonnell discussed how important it is to ensure that Hugo is re-elected. McDonnell also talked about his proposals for education and energy.
**Cross Posted at Virginia News Platoon and YR Dominion
