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Del. Kirk Cox (R-66) addresses colleagues at a meeting of the Capital Region Caucus. From left: Delegates Buddy Fowler Jr. (R-55), John O’Bannon III (R-73), Roxann Robinson (R-27), and James Massie III (R-72).

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Of the legislators he met with, Hardiman said, “All see the need. The great thing is that legislators see the value—that they can have a conversation about how they can work together.” Del. Peace said of his and Del. McClellan’s caucus leadership, ”Jennifer and I are honored to take this effort on. With that said, Barrett and his colleagues at VCU and the area realtors have likewise helped bring this caucus back.” “VCU has already seen benefit of the reactivated Capital Caucus. Giving our legislators a common forum to learn about issues facing the region and how best to advocate for them with a common voice is invaluable,” said Matt Conrad, government relations head for VCU. In agreement, Del. Peace said, “With so much change of leadership (locally) Jennifer and I decided it was time to recommit to this important caucus so that current policy makers can get to know one another, get better educated on issues and discuss ideas important to the region.” The co-chairs and caucus supporters plan for the collaboration to continue beyond the General Assembly session as it does for the other two locality caucuses.  At the last meeting, March 4, Del. Peace said, “We’re going to work with Barrett and John Easter, senior vice president, government & community affairs for the Greater Richmond Chamber. The goal would be to continue the Caucus beyond the General Assembly. ”If you want to get something done, you have to be in the room,” Hardiman said. Leadership is a core value at Luck Stone so his company encouraged him to help “as an administrative assistant” to the caucus co-chairs. “This is an opportunity to get

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