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For more information on any of these events, or to ask me to attend a community event you are planning, please call my office at (703) 437-9400 or send me an e-mail at trust@tomrust.org

 
The Rust Report
 
Posted: July 24, 2009
During the past several months, my staff and I have been visiting residents in the 86th District asking them to share their concerns about our community.  We are finishing up our visits and I wanted to share some insights I have learned.  
 
Both the Fairfax County Police Department and I have been hearing concerns from residents about crime in their neighborhood.  At my request, the Reston District Police Station will be hosting a meeting to address these concerns.  I am hopeful this meeting will help the community and police department to coordinate and work together in solving these crimes.
 
WHEN:  Thursday, July 30, 2009
TIME:    7:00-8:00 pm
WHERE: McNair Farms Community Center
             2491 McNair Farms Drive
 
Virginia FREE Rankings
 
The Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education (Virginia FREE), a nonprofit and nonpartisan foundation, just released its "2009 Virginia General Assembly Incumbent Evaluations."  I'm happy to announce that out of 100 members, I ranked #1 in their "2009 Business Rating" category and number two in "2009 Stewardship", and 11th in "Effectiveness".

Speaking about Virginia FREE, Senator Mark Warner stated, "Virginia FREE always tells it like it is-always willing to lay out the issues and honestly say what is in the long range interests of the Commonwealth."  
 
I'm happy to use my years of experience as an engineer and businessman to help keep jobs in Northern Virginia.  I am very pleased by my ranking and it is heartwarming to be recognized by this prestigious group.
Virginia is the Top State for Business!
 
Virginia is for Lovers AND for Business!  Several prominent national organizations have given high marks to Virginia and it's business friendly climate.  Here is the list:
 
"Top State for Business" by CNBC
"No. 1 Pro-Business State" by Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc.
"Five Best States to start a Business" by U.S. News & World Report
Second "Best State for Business" by Directorship magazine
 
Last year, I passed legislation which enabled Volkswagen of America to move their headquarters to Herndon and this year Raytheon will be moving to Loudoun County.  The transportation bill I co-patroned several years ago was a part of the decision making process Raytheon went through in making the decision to move.  I believe we need to maintain a business friendly environment to protect current jobs and attract new employers to the region.

Last week I donned an orange vest and work gloves to help with the Sterling Boulevard Clean-up.  This event is organized by the Sterling Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to preserve the beauty of the
community.  I try to volunteer with this worthwhile project each quarter because it is part of the community service that I participate in throughout the district.

Please continue to share your views with me on matters of interest to you.
 
Warm regards,
 
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