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Special Budget Update
On Wednesday, September 6th, the House and Senate met in Richmond for a special session in order to complete our work on the state budget. By a vote of 86-4, we adopted amendments to the existing state budget by way of House Bill 6001. These set of amendments...
End of August Update
With the arrival of Labor Day, summer has officially drawn to a close. Because we live in central Virginia, though, summer temperatures will stick around for just a bit longer. I hope that you and your family will have a relaxing holiday weekend. In this monthly...
End of May Update
As we head into this somber weekend, I am reminded of all those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. May we keep their memory in the forefront of our minds. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s...
End of April Update
Dear Friend, Spring days – and the allergies that come with it – are here. It’s sometimes hard to believe how quick we swap the jackets and gloves for shorts and t-shirts. You’ve just gotta love Virginia weather! Even though the regular session of the General Assembly...
Mike Cherry Endorses Glen Sturtevant for Senate
Dear Friend, Today I am announcing my endorsement of Glen Sturtevant to be the next State Senator from Virginia’s 12th District. Chesterfield and Colonial Heights need a State Senator who is effective and can deliver results. Glen is that person, and he has my full...
Delegate Mike Cherry Announces Re-Election Campaign
COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) announced today his re-election for Virginia’s 74th House of Delegates district. Following redistricting, the 74th comprises all of Colonial Heights and southern/central portions of Chesterfield County....
2023 Session Update: Week 7
The House of Delegates adjourned sine die (Latin for no appointed date for resumption) on Saturday, February 25th after completing most of our work. This 46-day legislative session saw a wide host of issues come before the General Assembly for consideration....
2023 Session Update: Week 1
Dear Friend, The 2023 General Assembly session is officially underway! The 46-day session officially started this past Wednesday at noon. Our first few days are always a bit like syllabus week at college–getting reacquainted and preparing for the tasks ahead. I do...
End of December Update
Dear Friend, That’s a wrap for 2022! I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year in the House of Delegates and the ability to serve my community in a new way. I am confident that great things are in store for the new year! In this final update of 2022, I wanted to recap...
Delegate Mike Cherry Asks State Police for Investigation of Alleged Cover Up of Crimes at Colonial Heights Public Schools
COLONIAL HEIGHTS -- Today, Delegate Mike Cherry (R - Colonial Heights) sent a letter to State Police Superintendent Gary Settle requesting he conduct an investigation into allegations of a coverup of crimes at Colonial Heights High School. This request comes after...