You don't want to miss this. November 8, 2023 Frank M. Ruff, Jr. 15th District Senate of Virginia  UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS   Dear John, This is a difficult column to write. As many of you know, I write my column days before the newspapers publish to meet their deadline. Which means I can only guess what the results of our elections will be. However, I can assure you that no matter what voters around the state will do, I am confident that good solid legislators will represent our region. They understand the issues that are important to Southern Virginia. Each will stand up for the values that you share with them.  DONATIONS Because checks are still coming in the mail, I have not yet totaled the receipts the Southern Virginia Leadership has raised. I do know, because many of you stepped up, that we were able assist the closest races in the Senate and House of Delegates. An undisclosed donor matched your checks. Effectively giving us a stronger voice. I thank each of you!  OFFICES After many warnings regarding fire safety that would not be approved if we were a private building and increased concerns about asbestos that required monthly air checks, the decision was made to replace the General Assembly Building. The decision was made for the safety of thousands of children and citizens every year. This fall we are moving into the newly completed building. As of now, I have yet to find out where my office will be. We will let you know when we find out. I hope that you will have the opportunity to visit us. WORRIES OF WAR Currently, we have a very unstable world. In no small part because President Biden has no clear vision of what is best for America. The war in Ukraine is undefined. Few know what our goal is and how we will achieve anything other than draining our economy. With the recent attacks on the people of Israel, he seems incapable of forcefully demanding American citizens be freed much less strong enough statements in support of Israel. Meanwhile, he equivocates on issues involving China and North Korea and our friends in Taiwan and South Korea.  TERRORISM AROUND US We know that millions of illegal aliens are crossing our borders. What we do not know is how many are terrorists that will attack us from within. Are any of these instigating college students to riot and endanger their fellow classmates? SURGERY This past Friday, I went into surgery that will keep me off the road for several weeks. I want everyone to know that Cindy will keep our office functioning as professionally as she has for many years. She will keep me abreast of the issues that constituents will be calling, emailing, or writing about. As always, we and my House colleagues will do our best to look for solutions to the problems you are having with the state government. I intend to follow the doctor’s orders to be fully ready to enjoy the coming holidays and be fully prepared for the 2024 session. If things go as I expect, I will serve as chairman of the Committee on Finance and Appropriations. WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! We love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected], 434-374-5129 or P.O. Box 332, Clarksville, VA 23927.  JOKE OF THE WEEK At a party, a young wife admonished her husband, "That's the fourth time you've gone back for ice cream and cake. Doesn't it embarrass you?" "Why should it?" answered her spouse. "I keep telling them it's for you." Warmest regards, Frank Frank M. Ruff, Jr. 15th District Senate of Virginia Authorized and paid for by Ruff for Senate   Visit our website Contribute to my campaign Sign up for my newsletter   Office of Senator Frank Ruff | P.O. Box 332, Clarksville, VA 23927 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!