Good morning Delegates Askew and Convirs-Fowler, I am writing supporting the decision to Codify the 10-1 Election System. It is important for all citizens to have free and fair Elections. It is also imperative that citizens have the opportunity to elect the candidate of their choice. Our districts must be drawn so that the citizens can choose their representatives and not drawn so that Elected officials are able to choose voters of their choice. We must have elections where, "We the People " actually have representation if we are going to be a Great Nation! We thank you for your support. Georgia F. Allen Virginia Beach, Virginia District 95 Askew - 410 support codify Convirs-kelly - 415 support increase board members Convirs-Kelly - 416 support codify

Members of the Committee, Thank you for taking the time to read my remarks in support of HB 410 and HB416. I could use all 3500 characters to describe each watershed moment related to this issue. Instead I’ll simply state that passing these measures aligns the Virginia Beach charter with existing state law (HB 2198, 2021 Session) and the 2021 Holloway decision in US District Court. Failure to comply will cost the City of Virginia Beach more time and more money without a resolution, resources the Virginia Beach City Council has already wasted by conducting a lengthy public input survey. Even worse, further delay could open the city back up to litigation and cancel elections in 2024. The citizens of Virginia Beach deserve better. Please support these bills to amend the charter so Virginia Beach can comply with the law and move forward. I’d also be remiss if I did not thank Delegates Askew and Convirs-Fowler for being patrons on these bills. You both rock.