UPDATE: It’s a first in Virginia, the full Senate voted in support of automatic restoration of rights for non-violent conviction felons but it did not pass in the House. The House Privileges and Elections Committee voted to table the bill with no likely passage for this General Assembly session.

The 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Bob McDonnell announced during the 2013 State of the Commonwealth Address that he supports automatic restoration of rights for non violent felons.

Governor McDonnell said during his speech at the State Capitol  that his administration has now restored the civil rights of more Virginians than any other Administration in state history. To date, he has restored rights to 4,423 individuals.

Governor McDonnell, in his speech, will support legislation which would allow for automatic restoration of rights for non-violent felons once they have served their sentence and paid fines/restitution.

 Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement on Monday after a House of Delegates subcommittee failed to act on legislation to provide for the automatic restoration of rights for non-violent felons. The inaction effectively ends the bill’s prospects for passage this session.

“Today, our efforts to provide for the automatic restoration of rights for non-violent felons who have paid their fines and their debts to society came to an end for this General Assembly session when a House of Delegates subcommittee failed to act on the proposal. It is disappointing that the General Assembly was not able to enact this common sense reform to restore the fundamental rights to vote and serve on juries to these citizens who have atoned for their earlier mistakes. 

Read the full statement from the Office of Governor Bob McDonnell

**The Rolling for Freedom Project will host a “Voter/Restoration of Rights” rally on Thursday, February 28, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at HarryCo 3900 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227. Please bring your sentencing papers and proof that all fines/restitution have been paid in full. Special guests Garry Ellis, State Board of Elections and Sandra Antione, Grassroots Empowerment

**The Rolling for Freedom Project will host a “Voter/Restoration of Rights” forum on Thursday, April 18, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 6th Mount Zion Baptist Church 14 West Duvall Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220. Please bring your sentencing papers and proof that all fines/restitution have been paid in full. Special guest speakers Garry Ellis, State Board of Elections, Delegate Joe Morrissey and Candice Reid, Director of Restoration of Rights for the Commonwealth of Virginia

On Monday, February 11, 2013, the Virginia House of Delegates has rejected a constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons.

Delegate Joe Morrissey, District 74, responds to my series “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” on the restoration of rights bill and rejection for passage in the House of Delegates. He starts with the bad news first and ends with the good news.

On Monday, January 28, the Virginia Senate passed the constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons.  The vote was 30-10 in the full senate. Governor Bob McDonnell supports this constitutional amendment. Please contact members in the Virginia House of Delegates to support SJ266.

Listen in on my series “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” weekdays at 7:11 a.m and 8:11 a.m. with members in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. Join me on 99.3/105.7 Kiss Fm or stream live at www.kissrichmond.com.

Learn about the Virginia General Assembly with Miss Community Cloovia

On Monday, February 11, 2013, the Virginia House of Delegates has rejected a constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons.

Delegate Joe Morrissey, District 74, responds to my series “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” on the restoration of rights bill and rejection for passage in the House of Delegates. He starts with the bad news first and ends with the good news.

Read the full text at Richmond Sunlight

On Monday, January 28, the Virginia Senate passed the constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons.  The vote was 30-10 in the full senate. Governor Bob McDonnell supports this constitutional amendment. Please contact members in the Virginia House of Delegates to support SJ266.

Listen in on my series “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” weekdays at 7:11 a.m and 8:11 a.m. with members in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. Join me on 99.3/105.7 Kiss Fm or stream live at www.kissrichmond.com.

Learn about the Virginia General Assembly with Miss Community Cloovia

On Monday, February 11, 2013, the Virginia House of Delegates has rejected a constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons.

Delegate Joe Morrissey, District 74, responds to my series “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” on the restoration of rights bill and rejection for passage in the House of Delegates. He starts with the bad news first and ends with the good news.

On Monday, January 28, the Virginia Senate passed the constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons.  The vote was 30-10 in the full senate. Governor Bob McDonnell supports this constitutional amendment. Please contact members in the Virginia House of Delegates to support SJ266.

Listen in on my series “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” weekdays at 7:11 a.m and 8:11 a.m. with members in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. Join me on 99.3/105.7 Kiss Fm or stream live at www.kissrichmond.com.

Learn about the Virginia General Assembly with Miss Community Cloovia

On Monday, January 28, the Virginia Senate passed the constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons.  The vote was 30-10 in the full senate. Governor Bob McDonnell supports this constitutional amendment. Please contact members in the Virginia House of Delegates to support SJ266.

Read the full text from Richmond Sunlight

Listen in on my series “Keeping An Eye on the G-A” weekdays at 7:11 a.m and 8:11 a.m. with members in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. Join me on 99.3/105.7 Kiss Fm or stream live at www.kissrichmond.com.

Learn about the Virginia General Assembly with Miss Community Cloovia

Governor Bob McDonnell said during State of the Commonwealth Address, just under a week ago,

“While we have significantly improved and fast-tracked the restoration of civil rights process, it’s still an executive process. As a nation that believes in redemption and second chances, we must  provide a clear path for willing individuals to be productive members of society once they have served their sentences and paid their fines and restitution. It is time for Virginia to join most of the other states and make the restoration of civil rights an automatic process for non-violent offenders. This session, Delegates Greg Habeeb and Peter Farrell have introduced bills to address this issue, and I urge you to support legislation for the automatic restoration of rights for non-violent felons.”

Multiple bills were introduced and all voted down. State Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and Secretary of the Commonwealth Janet Kelly, both testified in favor of the constitutional amendment.

Delegate Charniele Herring, D-Arlington, and Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia said ” keeping voting rights from people who have served their time and paid their debt to society is wrong, even Governor Bob McDonnell says we should pass this legislation.”

Here is how  members of the Privileges and Elections committee voted:

The subcommittee voted on a motion to recommend that HJ 535 be “passed by indefinitely” – meaning postponed for this session. That motion passed, 6-1.

All five Republicans on the subcommittee voted for the motion. They are Delegates Jackson Miller of Manassas, David Ramadan of Dulles, Timothy Hugo Centreville, Israel O’Quinn of Bristol, and Mark Cole of Fredericksburg. Democratic Delegate Johnny Joannou of Portsmouth also supported the motion.

Voting against the motion to kill the resolution was Delegate Algie T. Howell, a Democrat from Norfolk.

The automatic restoration of rights measure will go to the Senate soon. The bill is named the “Yvonne Miller Voter Restoration Act”.

Track legislation at the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Session at Richmond Sunlight

The 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Bob McDonnell announced during the 2013 State of the Commonwealth Address that he supports automatic restoration of rights for non violent felons.

Governor McDonnell said during his speech on Wednesday night at the State Capitol  that his administration has now restored the civil rights of more Virginians than any other Administration in state history. To date, he has restored rights to 4,423 individuals.

Governor McDonnell, in his speech, will support legislation which would allow for automatic restoration of rights for non-violent felons once they have served their sentence and paid fines/restitution.
 

Here are the comments on this from the Governor’s address:
 
“Second, we’ve dramatically improved our prisoner re-entry system. We want more good citizens, not more returning prisoners. Tonight, I’m pleased to announce that our Administration has now restored the civil rights of more Virginians than any other Administration in state history.”

“While we have significantly improved and fast-tracked the restoration of civil rights process, it’s still an executive process. As a nation that believes in redemption and second chances, we must  provide a clear path for willing individuals to be productive members of society once they have served their sentences and paid their fines and restitution. It is time for Virginia to join most of the other states and make the restoration of civil rights an automatic process for non-violent offenders. This session, Delegates Greg Habeeb and Peter Farrell have introduced bills to address this issue, and I urge you to support legislation for the automatic restoration of rights for non-violent felons.”

Join Miss Community Clooovia and the Rolling for Freedom Project for Voter/Restoration of Rights Rallies across the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Stay viewing for scheduled rallies.

For more information about the restoration of civil rights process, please visit Secretary of the Commonwealth

Virginia has an election every year which means the peoples’ voice should be heard on issues of healthcare, education, civil rights, justice, jobs and medicare. Every aspect of your life is decided on at the “stroke of a vote”. And, all politics are local.

Register to vote, check your voter status or poll location, by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov.

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov

Your vote is your voice, your right and your power. A “no” vote from you is a “yes” vote for the candidate you don’t want in office. Learn about your voter rights and responsibility at Miss Community’s Next  Voter Empowerment and Restoration of Rights Rallies starting January 2013. Brought to you by the Rolling for Freedom Project.

Stay viewing for special rolling rally updates and schedules.

Virginia voters will elect a new governor in 2013. Check your voter status now!

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General (4-year term)

House of Delegates (100) (2-year term)

Cities:

4-year terms:

*Commonwealth’s Attorney

*Sheriff

*Commissioner of Revenue

*Treasurer

Counties:

4-year terms:

Board of Supervisors (55 counties)

School Board (50 counties)

City Council (3 city)

(terms vary-set by Charter)

City School Board (3 city)

(terms vary-set by Charter)

Town Council (11 towns)

(terms vary-set up Charter)

Primary if held: June 11

Your vote is your voice, your right and your power. A “no” vote from you is a “yes” vote for the candidate you don’t want in office. Learn about your voter rights and responsibility at Miss Community’s Next  Voter Empowerment and Restoration of Rights Rallies. Brought to you by the Rolling for Freedom Project.

The next voter empowerment rallies as listed:

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Vernon J. Harris Medical Center 719 North 25th Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Glenwood Medical Center 2709 Byron Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Presidential Debate Viewing Party with National Syndicated Radio Host Michael Baisden at the Hippodrome Theatre 528 North 2nd Street, Richmond, VA 23219. The event time is 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the 2nd Street Festival on Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Red Skirt Consignment Shop, 917 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Richmond City Jail, 1701 Fairfield Way, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bethany Missionary Baptis Church, 613 East Wythe Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the VA Hornet’s Football Game, Salute to the Military, City Stadium. The rally time is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Pep Boys 6300 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225. The rally time is 2 pm. to 4 p.m.

Monday, September 24, 2012 at Mile Jones Elementary School for “Back to School Night”  200 Beaufont Hill Drive, Richmond, VA 23225. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 27, 2012 at New Life Deliverance Tabernacle 900 Decatur Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, September 28, 2012 at Envougue II Hair Salon 2745 Hungary Spring Road, Richmond, VA 23294. The rally time is 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Virginia has an election every year which means the peoples’ voice should be heard on issues of healthcare, education, civil rights, justice, jobs and medicare. Every aspect of your life is decided on at the “stroke of a vote”.

Register to vote, check your voter status or candidates on the ballot for the general election, by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov.

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov

The next voter empowerment rallies as listed:

Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Red Skirt Consignment Shop, 917 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Richmond City Jail, 1701 Fairfield Way, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bethany Missionary Baptis Church, 613 East Wythe Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the VA Hornet’s Football Game, Salute to the Military, City Stadium. The rally time is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Pep Boys 6300 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225. The rally time is 2 pm. to 4 p.m.

Monday, September 24, 2012 at Mile Jones Elementary School for “Back to School Night”  200 Beaufont Hill Drive, Richmond, VA 23225. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 27, 2012 at New Life Deliverance Tabernacle 900 Decatur Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, September 28, 2012 at Envougue II Hair Salon 2745 Hungary Spring Road, Richmond, VA 23294. The rally time is 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Vernon J. Harris Medical Center 719 North 25th Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Glenwood Medical Center 2709 Byron Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Presidential Debate Watch Party with National Syndicated Radio Host Michael Baisden. Venue to be announced.

Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the 2nd Street Festival on Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Virginia has an election every year which means the peoples’ voice should be heard on issues of healthcare, education, civil rights, justice, jobs and medicare. Every aspect of your life is decided on at the “stroke of a vote”.

Register to vote, check your voter status or candidates on the ballot for the general election, by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov.

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov

Your vote is your voice, your right and your power. A “no” vote from you is a “yes” vote for the candidate you don’t want in office. Learn about your voter rights and responsibility at Miss Community’s Next  Voter Empowerment and Restoration of Rights Rallies. Brought to you by the Rolling for Freedom Project.

The next voter empowerment rallies as listed:

Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Red Skirt Consignment Shop, 917 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Richmond City Jail, 1701 Fairfield Way, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bethany Missionary Baptis Church, 613 East Wythe Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the VA Hornet’s Football Game, Salute to the Military, City Stadium. The rally time is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Pep Boys 6300 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225. The rally time is 2 pm. to 4 p.m.

Monday, September 24, 2012 at Mile Jones Elementary School for “Back to School Night”  200 Beaufont Hill Drive, Richmond, VA 23225. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 27, 2012 at New Life Deliverance Tabernacle 900 Decatur Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The rally time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, September 28, 2012 at Envougue II Hair Salon 2745 Hungary Spring Road, Richmond, VA 23294. The rally time is 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the 2nd Street Festival on Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The rally time is 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stay viewing for October voter empowerment dates.

Virginia has an election every year which means the peoples’ voice should be heard on issues of healthcare, education, civil rights, justice, jobs and medicare. Every aspect of your life is decided on at the “stroke of a vote”.

Register to vote, check your voter status or candidates on the ballot for the general election, by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov.

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov and/or www.sbe.virginia.gov, fill out the application, print it,  and mail it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office.

Register to vote, check your voter status or start the process of getting your rights restored if convicted of a felony.  To date, Governor Bob McDonnell has granted rights to over 2,790 felons in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Please don’t wait start the process now.

The next rolling rally stop is Thursday, September 6, 2012  6pm-8pm at Vision Ultra  Lounge and Restaurant  17 18 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223

**Bring to the rally your sentencing orders and proof that you are off probation and have paid all fines in full.

 The Rolling for Freedom Project (R4F) has kicked off the voter registration and restoration of rights season. The project will come to you to assist in filling out applications for voter registration or the restoration of rights process. Also, R4F will provide a list of companies that will hire felons.

R4F will make stops at area businesses, churches, parking lots, gasoline stations and more to assist you. Keep it here for all Rollin’ Rally stops.

 Learn all about the Virginia General Assembly at http://legis.virginia.gov/1_home/cit_welcome.html

“It was situation and now it’s time for restoration”   Miss Community Clooovia

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov and/or www.sbe.virginia.gov, fill out the application, print it,  and mail it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office.

Register to vote, check your voter status or start the process of getting your rights restored if convicted of a felony.  To date, Governor Bob McDonnell has granted rights to over 2,790 felons in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Please don’t wait start the process now.

The next rolling rally stop is Saturday, August 18, 2012, 4pm-8pm at the Down Home Family Reunion in Abner Clay Park on West Leight Street in historic Jackson Ward.

**Bring to the rally your sentencing orders and proof that you are off probation and have paid all fines in full.

 The Rolling for Freedom Project (R4F) has kicked off the voter registration and restoration of rights season. The project will come to you to assist in filling out applications for voter registration or the restoration of rights process. Also, R4F will provide a list of companies that will hire felons.

R4F will make stops at area businesses, churches, parking lots, gasoline stations and more to assist you. Keep it here for all Rollin’ Rally stops.

 Learn all about the Virginia General Assembly at http://legis.virginia.gov/1_home/cit_welcome.html

“It was situation and now it’s time for restoration”   Miss Community Clooovia

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov and/or www.sbe.virginia.gov, fill out the application, print it,  and mail it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office.

Register to vote, check your voter status or start the process of getting your rights restored if convicted of a felony.  To date, Governor Bob McDonnell has granted rights to over 2,790 felons in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Please don’t wait start the process now.

The next  rolling rally stop is Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 6pm-8pm at the 1800 Bar and Grill 1800 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23223.  The rally will feature voter registration, restoration of rights for ex-offenders and voter empowerment. Brought to you by the Rolling for Freedom Project.

The next  rolling rally stop is Thursday, August 9, 2012, 6pm-8pm at Simpson’s Market 3006 Meadowbridge Road  Richmond, VA 23222.  The rally will feature voter registration, restoration of rights for ex-offenders and voter empowerment. Brought to you by the Rolling for Freedom Project and Bridging the Gap in Virginia and the “P Show.”

Bring to the rally your sentencing orders and proof that you are off probation and have p

aid all fines in full.

 The Rolling for Freedom Project (R4F) has kicked off the voter registration and restoration of rights season. The project will come to you to assist in filling out applications for voter registration or the restoration of rights process. Also, R4F will provide a list of companies that will hire felons.

R4F will make stops at area businesses, churches, parking lots, gasoline stations and more to assist you. Keep it here for all Rollin’ Rally stops.

 Learn all about the Virginia General Assembly at http://legis.virginia.gov/1_home/cit_welcome.html

“It was situation and now it’s time for restoration”   Miss Community Clooovia

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  For more information,  go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov and/or www.sbe.virginia.gov, fill out the application, print it,  and mail it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office.

The next Rollin’ Rally stop is Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Tabernacle Baptist Church Community Life Center 444 Halifax Street in Petersburg. The time is 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Register to vote, check your voter status or start the process of getting your rights restored if convicted of a felony.  To date, Governor Bob McDonnell has granted rights to 2,293 felons in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Please don’t wait start the process now.

The guest speaker at the Rollin’ Rally Community Speaks is W. Howard Myers, 5th Ward City Councilman of Petersburg, VA. Councilman Myers will discuss 5th ward accomplishments and will take feedback to build an even greater 5th ward and city.

The Virginia General Assembly will go into session on January 11, 2012. Learn all about the Virginia General Assembly at http://legis.virginia.gov/1_home/cit_welcome.html

  The presidential primary in Virginia is Tuesday, March 6, 2012. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

 The Rolling for Freedom Project (R4F) has kicked off the voter registration and restoration of rights season. The project will come to you to assist in filling out applications for voter registration or the restoration of rights process.

R4F will make stops at area businesses, churches, parking lots, gasoline stations and more to assist you. Keep it here for all Rollin’ Rally stops.

“It was situation and now it’s time for restoration”   Miss Community Clooovia

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here. Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process. For more information, go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov and/or www.sbe.virginia.gov, fill out the application, print it, and mail it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office.

The Tri-Cities Restoration of Rights Forum is Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 6pm-8:30pm at the Petersburg Regional Arts Center located 132 North Sycamore Street in Petersburg. Please bring your photo ID, copies of your sentencing orders and proof that fines and restitution have been paid in full.

Delegates Joe Morrissey (74th district, General Assembly) and Rosalyn Dance (63rd district, General Assembly) Micah Womack, Director of Restoration of Rights for the Commonwealth of Virginia and Garry Ellis, Voter Registration Coordinator with the State Board of Elections are panel guests.

Your forum host is Miss Community Clovia

“It was a situation and now it is time for restoration” Miss Community Clooovia and the Rolling for Freedom Project.

Delegate Herring works to Help Restore Voting Rights

Richmond, VA- In conjunction with several community groups and Members of the House of Delegates, Delegate Charniele Herring (VA-46), sponsor of HJ 543- a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights for non-violent ex-felons, will be hosting her third clinic to train volunteers and assist ex-felons in filling out the paperwork required to request the restoration of their civil rights from Governor McDonnell.

Delegate Herring says, “The restoration of civil rights—the right to vote is an ever-timely issue. The basic right to vote is a fundamental part of what allows people to be engaged in their community. Virginia is only one of two states that have this suppressive policy of permanently taking away a fundamental right unless there is intervention case by case at the highest levels of government.”

In Virginia, the Governor restores voting rights. On Monday, January 24 from 10am to 11:30am in conference room 7-west of the General Assembly Building Delegates, volunteers and ex-felons will gather to work on applications to the governor asking to restore their civil rights as well as learning to assist others through the process that Governor McDonnell has implemented for the duration of his term as Governor.

Herring says, “When a person has served their time, paid fines, and paid restitution they are supposed to be welcomed back into society. We have a judicial system that punishes and rehabilitates— when a person has completed their court sanctioned penalties, he or she deserves their rights without having to hope for a stroke of the Governor’s pen.”

“HJ 543 was drafted with the intention of taking a step toward automatic voter restoration, to help Virginia take a step forward. The reality is that my bill is only a small step, if passed it will allow for a larger discussion in the General Assembly about a restoration process for non-violent offenders. Our backwards way not only costs the state resources but it is inconsistent with the value of redemption,” says Herring, “While Governor McDonnell has improved the process for the restoration of voting rights in Virginia, the reality is a subjective bureaucratic process, and that process is contrary to our notion of American citizenship. Moving toward an automatic process will save not only money, but human dignity as well.”

For more information contact: zach@charnieleherring.com or call Delegate Herring’s office at the House of Delegates  (804) 698-1146

Who is eligible for restoration of rights?  How do I get a copy of my sentencing orders?  What application do I need 2-year or the 5-year?

For more information on the restoration of rights process log on to www.commonwealth.virginia.gov

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored. Please join me for the ’5th Ward Back to School Rally’ at Third Baptist Church 550 Farmer’s Street in Petersburg, Virginia on Thursday, September 9th from 5pm-8pm. Bring your sentencing papers and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution. Applications will be provided by the Rolling4Freedom Project. The Rollin’ Rally Stop is brought to you by the Rolling4Freedom Project.

School supplies will also be given out to children of all ages, Snacks, burgers and drinks. There will be furniture giveaways, computer desk giveaways, plus so much more.

You Vote. Your Voice. Your Choice.

www.commonwealth.virginia.gov

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored. Please join me for the ’5th Ward Back to School Rally’ at Third Baptist Church 550 Farmer’s Street in Petersburg, Virginia on Thursday, September 9th from 5pm-8pm. Bring your sentencing papers and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution. Applications will be provided by the Rolling4Freedom Project. The Rollin’ Rally Stop is brought to you by the Rolling4Freedom Project.

School supplies will also be given out to children of all ages, Snacks, burgers and drinks. There will be furniture giveaways, computer desk giveaways, plus so much more.

You Vote. Your Voice. Your Choice.

www.commonwealth.virginia.gov

If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here.  Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders  and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process.  The next rollin’ rally stop is Thursday,  January 27, 2011.  But until then, go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at www.commonwealth.virginia.gov and/or www.sbe.virginia.gov, fill out the application, print it, mail it in or hold it until January 27th.

“It was a situation and now it’s time for restoration”  Miss Community Clooovia