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Chris Peace: serving the 97th District
Posted May 2, 2008
- Governor signs House Bill 1329 into law bringing rural residents closer to broadband internet service- Today, Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Mechanicsville), accompanied by his wife Ashley, attended a bill singing ceremony for his legislation, House Bill 1329, which passed the General Assembly ...
Posted April 24, 2008
On Monday, March 31, 2008, the Committee for Economic Development (CED), a national business-led public policy group, in partnership with the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and Greater Richmond Chamber hosted a public forum on the economic promise of investing in early ...
Posted March 31, 2008
During the month of April 2008, a partnership between The Retail Merchants (RMA) Association and the Donate Life Partnership (DLP) will be working together to save the lives of those in need of Organ Donations. Throughout this month they will be working strenuously to bring increased knowledge and ...
Posted March 3, 2008
Del. Peace and Sen. Norment make stand for small business towers Burdensome regulations for small business towers proposed by the Virginia Board of Towing and Recovery Operations (BTRO) will be delayed due to a joint effort by New Kent representatives Del. Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover), Chief ...
Posted February 29, 2008
Measure to make textbook purchases less expensive heads for a Governor’s signature The Virginia General Assembly approved legislation to exempt students who attend career colleges from paying a sales tax on their textbooks. The Textbook Tax Parity Act sponsored by Delegate Christopher K. ...
Posted February 22, 2008
Peace measure addressing Caroline County family concern awaiting Governor’s signature Adopting children who are seventeen and aging out of foster care will be made easier because of legislation introduced by Del. Christopher K. Peace’s (R-Hanover). The idea for House Bill 138, which ...
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Virginia lawmakers endorse tax credit incentive program for biodiesel fuels Winning support from the agribusiness and environmental communities, Del. Christopher K. Peace’s (R-Mechanicsville) tax credit program will provide incentives to produce renewable fuels beginning July 1, 2008. House ...
Posted February 19, 2008
Peace measure to increase access broadband and wireless service passed House A strong signal is coming from the Virginia General Assembly to rural Virginia residents who do not have access to high-speed and wireless internet service. Del. Christopher K. Peaces (R-Hanover) introduced a broadband ...
Posted February 18, 2008
Peace chief-patrons House Bill 139 to create a targeted tax incentive for producers of biodiesel A targeted tax credit passed the House of Delegates this week to provide tax credits to producers of biodiesel fuel for their contribution of up to two million gallons of fuel each year. This bill ...
Posted February 14, 2008
Peace Adds Hanover to Measure so County Officials can provide additional real estate tax relief Bill Awaits a Hearing in the State Senate Before Gubernatorial Approval Working in a bi-partisan manner with Delegate Mamye Bacote (R-Newport News), Del. Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) added the County ...
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Bi-Partisan Package Includes Funding for Higher Education, Parks & Mental Health Care “Business-like Approach” with Over 100 Building Projects Key Parts of New 6-year Capital Plan Providing for the mental health, research and anticipated enrollment needs of Virginia’s ...
Posted February 12, 2008
College of William and Mary President Resigns Today, College of William and Mary president Gene Nichol announced that he is resigning effective immediately. Nichol said he came to this decision after being informed that the college would not renew his contract. “The College of William and ...
Posted February 7, 2008
Legislation Strengthening Public Safety in House GOP Agenda Highlighting the continued efforts of House Republicans to crack down on dangerous substance abuse, Delegates Clifford “Clay” Athey, Jr. (R-Warren), Chairman of the Policy Committee of the House Republican Caucus, Delegates John A. ...
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Peace co-patron’s House Bill 1318 and announced first major step to meaningful tax relief Today, the House of Delegates passed House Bill (HB) 1318, patroned by Delegate John O’Bannon (R-Henrico). This bill would require surplus taxpayer funds otherwise designated for the Revenue Stabilization ...
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State Senate to Consider Peace’s Higher Education Bill Denying Admission to Illegal Immigrants Del. Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) announces passage of House Bill (HB) 14, a bill denying Virginia colleges and universities from admitting illegal aliens to their schools. The bill passed with a ...
Posted April 30, 2008
“Chris has worked well with our other elected officials to focus on the needs of our growing county. He’s a real compassionate conservative who has been able to help all the communities in Caroline, and our Board of Supervisors.”
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“I am very impressed with Delegate Chris Peace’s dedication and commitment to the New Kent community. He serves the 97th District well. He regularly attends community events; is available to speak with citizens and to address issues of importance to them.”
Posted August 10, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2006 Mechanicsville, VA- Delegate Christopher K. Peace will be honored at the annual conference of the Virginia Sheriff’s Association on September 19, 2006 in Williamsburg. The Association represents interests of all Virginia’s sheriffs and deputy ...
Posted December 22, 2005
“Chris is following in the conservative footsteps of Bill Bolling and Ryan McDougle, and I have a lot of respect for them. He’s big into history and heritage and a lot of us in King William feel very strongly about that.”