Dave Norris (D) Kristin Szakos (D) Andrew Williams (I)
Incumbent Challenger Challenger (Write-in)
An experienced non-profit professional and community I’m a freelance writer and editor, activist, singer, animal I was born in Detroit MI August in 1986. I lived in California
activist, Dave Norris was elected to City Council in May lover, wife and mom. I have co-written two books on com- and North Carolina through Middle school till High School.
2006 on a platform promoting affordable housing, environ- munity organizing. I was Volunteer Coordinator and DNC Various experiences along with my 96 year old Godfather’s
mental sustainability, youth opportunities and social jus- Delegate for the area Obama campaign, and coordinate lo- guidance, have enabled me adopt a few ideas.Two of the
tice. Dave has served as Mayor of Charlottesville since cal Organizing for America activities. I have been a re- most important in my opinion is service to others and rec-
January 2008. During his tenure, Charlottesville has been porter for the Associated Press and the Appalachian News ognizing the precious interval in time we are in.Though I
named the “Greenest City in Virginia” for its population size Express, editor of the Appalachian Reader, and grantwriter will be only 23 at election time, I have been privileged to
and is receiving national recognition as a pioneer in the and administrator for various local nonprofits. I was presi- learn to keep an open ear to everyone. I recognize the im-
field of Clean Energy, while launching a major initiative to dent of the Burnley-Moran PTO, served on the city Special portance of being able to deal with pressures of the cur-
revitalize its low-income neighborhoods. Dave lives in Education Advisory Committee and the board of the rent.
Belmont with his children Eli, 12, and Chloe, 9, both of Charlottesville NAACP, and currently serve on the Trinity
Education: I have some certificates and such but my goals
whom attend Charlottesville public schools. Episcopal Church Vestry.
currently are to finish at Averett University with a B.B.A and
Education: M.A., Government, College of William and Education: Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa – 1981, B.A. in attain my MBA no later than 2012.
Mary; B.A., Politics and History, Curry College Religious Studies. Northwestern University, Medill School of
Occupation: My employer is State Farm. In a nutshell, I pay
Occupation: Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Journalism, Evanston, Ill. – M.S.J. in print journalism
auto claims (Happily).
Central Virginia Occupation: Self-employed – editor and writer
Age on Election Day: 23
Age on Election Day: 39 Age on Election Day: 50
Neighborhood or area of residence: Wertland St. near
Neighborhood or area of residence: Belmont Neighborhood or area of residence: Locust Grove Venable
Family: Son, Eli (12); Daughter, Chloe (9); 2 Cats (Hermione Family: Husband, Joe Szakos; Daughters, Anna, 19 (20 on Family: My mother and father stay in Troy.
and Violet) September 28) and Maria, 18; Dog, Jacob; Cat, Lydi
Favorite Volunteer Activity: My favorite volunteer activity
Favorite Volunteer Activity: Promoting youth mentoring Favorite Volunteer Activity: Singing – both in classical is counseling friends and need being in the right place at
Dave Norris’ website & contact info:
ensembles and at area nursing homes with the the right time for anyone truly in need. As many calls as I get
www.votefordave.org
Hintonaires. (Second place: local coordinator for to listen to, you would think I was a certified psychologist.
www.yourcharlottesville.org
Organizing for America)
Andrew William’s website & contact info:
cvilledave@hotmail.com Kristin Szakos’ website & contact info: aristarswish@yahoo.com
Phone: (434) 242-5165 www.yourcharlottesville.org
k.szakos@embarqmail.com
Phone:(434) 984-4022 (home)
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