Each election cycle, members of FAAR’s Public Policy Committee invite candidates for local public office in for an interview to both get to know that candidate and to evaluate them for potential endorsement. An endorsement typically involves a financial contribution with verbal support for that individual. That information is then shared with our members.
We make candidate endorsements to help our members identify leaders whose values, qualifications, and policy positions align with our mission. Endorsing candidates allows us to amplify voices we believe will best represent our members’ interests and make informed decisions on key issues.
We understand that our members make their own choices on who to vote for and that many factors influence that decision. If your real estate business is an important part of your decision-making process, we encourage you to support the following slate of candidates.
David Cropper, Realtor®
City of Fredericksburg, City Council Ward 1
David is a lifelong City resident, a local business owner, and a FAAR Realtor® member! David is committed to seeing expanded workforce housing in the City, better pay for teacher retention, and is eager to work with his fellow Realtors® to address housing needs in the City.
Joy Crump
City of Fredericksburg, City Council Ward 2
Joy is the owner of beloved Fredericksburg restaurant, Foode, and has a deep understanding of the challenges facing both local businesses and their workforce. She’s focused on expanding housing options for local citizens like her employees and helping to usher the City into the future.
Susanna Finn
City of Fredericksburg, City Council Ward 3
Susanna has chosen the City as her home and is raising a young family while being highly engaged in the local community. She has a deep commitment to historic preservation while also balancing that with encouraging growth that will help bring some affordable options to market. She has a deep knowledge of the City, having both lived and worked locally, and is committed to seeing responsible development into the future.
Chuck Frye
City of Fredericksburg, City Council Ward 4
Chuck is a champion of homeownership and will fight for smaller units that local residents can afford. He is very focused on ensuring the success of local youth through education and other opportunities and always welcomes engagement with local Realtors®.
Baron Braswell
Spotsylvania County Boad of Supervisors, Battlefield District
Baron served on the County School Board and has a deep knowledge and understanding of the County. He’s opposed to onerous government mandates and believes in providing incentives to produce more affordable units for local residents.
Kevin Marshall
Spotsylvania County Boad of Supervisors, Berkeley District
Kevin has a long history in Spotsylvania County and has been a true supporter of Realtors® throughout his tenure on the Board of Supervisors. He understands the value of real estate to the local economy and is always willing to sit down and disuss issues of importance with FAAR members.
Kecia Evans
Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Falmouth District
Kecia is a 10-year resident of the County with 4 children who have graduated from the public school system. She is currently serving as a Planning Commissioner and has a deep working knowledge of the growth and housing affordability challenges facing the County. She is eager to work with Realtors® and to serve the County.
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