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After a thorough and open process that included several days of candidate interviews and member input, CAAR has determined the best candidates for the REALTOR® Party. Although REALTORS® often vote based on other issues that personally motivate them, these candidates have been determined to be the best on issues important to the real estate industry, including private property rights and housing affordability.

• CAAR Supported 8 candidates so far in 2009 – 3 republicans, 3 democrats and 2 independents.
• CAAR has supported 2 candidates in Albemarle, 2 in Fluvanna, 2 in Charlottesville, and 2 candidates for the VA House of Delegates. We also interviewed two candidates in Greene that declined support.
• CAAR policy is to invite all official candidates for an office to be interviewed prior to making any support decisions. In 2009 we interviewed 14 candidates from 6 different jurisdictions/districts.

Charlottesville

CAAR has supported two candidates running for City Council:

David Norris

Kristin Szakos

• We feel both of these candidates are high caliber individuals that will make excellent city councilors.

Albemarle

In Albemarle County, CAAR has support:

Duane Snow in the Sam Miller District

• CAAR believes Mr. Snow’s long-time community presence and solid support of business and private property rights makes him an ideal candidate for Supervisor.

Rodney Thomas in the Rio District

• CAAR believes Mr. Thomas was the strongest candidate on three key issues: personal property rights, economic development, and real estate taxes.

Fluvanna

In Fluvanna, CAAR is supporting two challengers:

Shaun Kenny in the Columbia District

Keith Smith in the Cunningham District

• CAAR believes both of these candidates will bring needed change to the Board of Supervisors in Fluvanna. Both have strong resumes as pro business leaders and both are strong private property rights advocates.

Va House of Delegates

CAAR has supported 2 Candidates for the House of Delegates:

David Toscano, 57^th District

Rob Bell, 58^th District

• Both of these incumbents have a strong history of working with CAAR and VAR to support key objectives in the General Assembly.