As representative of Virginia’s 96th House District, encompassing portions of the Historic Triangle, I write to share my support for the recent letter submitted by elected officials from James City County, York County, and the City of Williamsburg.
When women are sex trafficked, they have to go to extreme measures to protect their well being.
Del. Amanda Batten, R-Norge, has kicked off an effort to slap a sunset clause on the controversial Historic Triangle sales tax hike tied to regional tourism marketing.
Sens. Tommy Norment and Monty Mason mounted a vigorous defense of the Historic Triangle sales tax increase levied to generate funds for tourism marketing at a pre-legislative session forum that brought together most of the Williamsburg area’s General Assembly delegation Friday.
Republican Amanda Batten will take the 96th District House of Delegates seat after a close vote in a longtime stronghold of the party. She succeeds Republican Brenda Pogge, who held the position for 11 years and retires this year.
