Representative Tim Hugo

Timothy D. Hugo, named as one of Washington Business Forward’s Top 40 rising stars was recently appointed the Executive Director of the Free File Alliance. Prior to joining the Free File Alliance, Tim served as the President of CapNet. He has also served as the Chief of Staff to Congressman Bud Shuster (R-PA), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Hugo worked closely with Chairman Shuster on groundbreaking national transportation legislation (“TEA-21’’). He was the first legislative director to Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn (R-WA), with responsibilities for tax, welfare reform and other issues before the Committee on Ways and Means. As a congressional staffer, he has also worked for the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. During the Administration of President George H. W. Bush, he was the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs. From 1991-98, he was a member of the United States Army Reserve. Tim is a past member of the Commission on the Future of Transportation in Virginia. As a Rotarian, member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion; Tim is active in his local community. As someone concerned about the environment, Tim is an at-large board member of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition. In 2002, Tim Hugo was elected convincingly to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent his district in the fast-growing Centreville area of Northern Virginia. Currently, he serves the Virginia legislature as vice chairman of the Finance committee, and as a member of the Privileges and Elections, Transportation, and Commerce and Labor committees. Tim is now a member of the House Republican Leadership as the Majority Caucus Chairman. Tim earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary and received a Kodak Fellowship for the Senior Managers in Government Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Tim resides with his wife, Paula, and their 4 children, Katie, Christopher, Matthew and Jackie in Clifton, Virginia.

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ICYMI @FairfaxTimes Interviews Del. Hugo on Human Trafficking in Virginia

http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20141113/NEWS/141119669/1117/virginia-gets-failing-grade-in-human-trafficking-laws&template=fairfaxTimes&template=fairfaxTimes

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To Our Veterans

As we enjoy this beautiful day, let us all take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the sacrifices that the men and women in our military, along with their families, have made and continue to make in protecting our freedoms and this great nation. Thank you to all who have served and are serving in our military. As I reflect on those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, I'm reminded of the following clip from the movie 'Saving Private Ryan'. In the movie, General Marshall recites a letter that President Lincoln wrote to a mother who lost all five of her sons fighting in the Civil War. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLDvVaLFqXI]

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Delegate Jackson Miller and I with Congresswoman-elect Barbara Comstock on her last day in Richmond. On to DC and Congress for my friend Barbara!!!. http://chumly.com/file/ti/timhugo.20141111T041803.vwtqz6n.jpeg

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Today, I participated in a press conference with Shared Hope International to discuss what states are doing to stop human trafficking. http://chumly.com/file/ti/timhugo.20141106T193808.sdpr2cx.jpeg

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MEDIA ADVISORY Press Conference on Human Trafficking Legislation

Fairfax, VA – Shared Hope International will hold a press conference on Thursday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. to release their 2013 Protected Innocence Challenge scorecard. In addition, Delegate Tim Hugo will be outlining his 2015 General Assembly legislative priorities and the ways Virginia can strengthen its human trafficking prevention policies. WHO: Congresswoman Linda Smith, President and Founder of Shared Hope International; Delegate Tim Hugo (VA-40); Jen Spry, Survivor Advocate; Savannah Sanders, Author and Training Coordinator of O’Connor House Safe Action Project; and Margie Quin, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Tennessee Bureau of Investigation WHAT: Press Conference on Human Trafficking Legislation WHEN: Thursday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, HVC 201 ###

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Voting Irregularities in Virginia

There are numerous reports of touchscreen voting machines improperly recording votes for Democrats instead of Republicans. Watch an actual example of what's happening in this link from Channel 13 discussing what's happening in VA Beach as voters try to cast their ballots. http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/11/04/rep-rigell-voting-machine-problems-in-2nd-d/18455653 My legislation, that became law in 2007, phases out these types of voting machines. It is time these voting machines are no longer used. 1.usa.gov/1AcJgKC

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Soon to be Congresswoman Comstock, her Mom, her sister, her daughter....and look hard for the grandchild!. http://chumly.com/file/ti/timhugo.20141102T140203.48aexmp.jpeg

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You will have the opportunity to vote on Nov. 4th for military spouses. Vote 'yes' http://chumly.com/file/ti/timhugo.20141028T152641.d6hn27z.jpeg

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Fairfax - http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee.htm PW - bit.ly/1rP0xQI

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Farmers Insurance Dream Big Challenge

Ms. Cindy Ferek, a physical education teacher at Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater, has been selected as a finalist in the competition to receive a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance Dream Big Challenge program. Her proposal, a mile-long paved trail around the school, will help prepare students for the real-time challenges of driving through exercises targeting decision making. In addition, it will help make Bridgewater's beautiful surroundings more accessible to special needs students at Turner Ashby. In addition, the trail would be open to the public, making it a valuable contribution to the community as a whole. Ms. Ferek is the only finalist selected from the Commonwealth and anyone with a valid email address can vote at https://www.thankamillionteachers.com. Polls won't close until November 30, so please share this and let's help Ms. Ferek make this excellent project a reality!

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National Capital Lyme Disease Association's Lyme Disease Awareness Forum. http://www.natcaplyme.org

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Friendly reminder, today is the deadline to register to vote in Virginia to participate in this year's election. If you have not registered or your registration is outdated, please click this link to register or update your registration http://sbe.virginia.gov. If you are a resident of Fairfax or Prince William Counties, it may be easier to use the links below to their respective County Boards of Election. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/vregis.htm www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/vote/Pages/default.....aspx

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Clifton Day is underway! Stop by Clifton to enjoy the historic town, the vendors and activities.. http://chumly.com/file/ti/timhugo.20141012T140406.e23rnjv.jpeg

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Front row at the Gillespie - Warner debate!. http://chumly.com/file/ti/timhugo.20141007T230006.bl7navv.jpeg

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Ed Gillespie is taking it to Mark Warner!!. http://chumly.com/file/ti/timhugo.20141007T235007.wz4vsjr.jpeg

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This weekend, Friday, October 10th through Monday, October 13th, Virginia will be holding its 8th Energy Star and WaterSense Sales Tax Holiday. If you need to replace any of your old household appliances, this 'tax holiday' weekend is a great opportunity to save money now and in the future. Qualifying products must be priced at or under $2,500 and certain used Energy Star and WaterSense products will also qualify for the tax exemptions. Online orders also fall under the holiday, as long as they are purchased within the time limits, and manufacturers have the items available for immediate shipping. I hope that you will take advantage of this great yearly event. Products that are tax exempt this weekend include light bulbs, air conditioners, ceiling fans, washing machines, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators. The Virginia Department of Taxation has an informative webpage about the holiday. Should you have any questions, you can visit the page at http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=EnergyStarQualifiedProductsHoliday

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Come enjoy great food, live music, a train ride and other family-friendly activities when the town of Clifton, and the Clifton Betterment Association puts on its 47th annual Clifton Day! The event will be on Sunday, October 12, 9 AM through 5 PM, featuring about 150 vendors, live bands, horseback rides, a Civil War re-enactment and more. For more information on Clifton Day, visit the website at http://www.cliftonday.com