Bowerbank in Roanoke

By: cycle12
Published On: 7/11/2008 8:10:54 AM

Good morning, RK!  I spent much of yesterday afternoon and evening with 2009 Virginia Lieutenant Governor candidate Jon Bowerbank and his newly employed campaign strategist, Brandon Bull. The experience was definitely well worth the time invested.

First, during lunch in downtown Salem, Bowerbank explained much of his life's  history, his strong family ties, his business successes and his vision for a better Virginia and a greater United States of America.  He's definitely a Democrat.  

Jon talked about his fondness for the Commonwealth of Virginia and all that it has done for him over the past 15 years or so, and he feels a need to give back to the public as a result of his many positive experiences here.  He's definitely a progressive.

Bowerbank later attended the monthly meeting of the Roanoke County Democratic Committee in west Roanoke County, became an auxiliary member, helped sponsor our upcoming mini-golf tournament fundraiser, and easily blended in with our members and guests.  He's definitely a people person.

Finally, 15 of us ended up together at a coffee shop in downtown Salem, and our friendly and informative discussion with Jon Bowerbank continued seamlessly.  Jon is happy to assist in electing our 2008 Democratic candidates as he lays the groundwork for his 2009 campaign.  He's definitely a visionary.

If at all possible, please afford yourself the opportunity to get to know Jon Bowerbank some time this year so that, when he hits the ground running even faster in his 2009 campaign for lieutenant governor early on Wednesday morning, November 5, you will already be acquainted with him.  

He's definitely a motivated, viable candidate, and he represents well the bright future of Democratic politics in Virginia.

Thanks!

Steve

Comments



Better! (cycle12 - 7/11/2008 9:11:51 AM)
Thanks so much, Lowell; you always make my diaries look better...

BOWERBANK 09!

Steve



Bowerbank in Roanoke (drmarkm3 - 7/11/2008 9:33:21 AM)
I echo Steve's comments about Jon Bowerbank.  I was very impressed with him.  He has a great understanding of the needs of the citizens of Virginia and the main issues we are facing.  He has a commanding presence and a tireless energy that will help those candidates campaigning for November.
Mark


Lunch with Bowerbank in Harrisonburg (Bubby - 7/11/2008 5:13:24 PM)
He's doing the groundwork, and has a great background in infrastructure.  For you Republicans: Infrastructure is stuff like transportation and utilities, and it requires skilled design/build expertise along with the ability to do math.  

I'm particularly pleased to see a man with a +200 person payroll obligation step up and run for public office.  We need more people that understand what it takes to make a budget work, and a business function.  

Welcome to Jon Bowerbank!



He has a particular expertise (Lowell - 7/11/2008 5:16:22 PM)
in energy, arguably the #1 issue of the day.  That would be very valuable to have at high levels of state government.


Great start! (thatguy - 7/11/2008 6:25:17 PM)
I met and partied with him at the State Convention. A nice, down-to-earth guy. I will definitely be watching him!!!

Quick question to anyone who can answer it--is he going to be the only one running?? Some people looked at me funny when I had all of my Bowerbank stickers on at state convention....



So far Jon (Eric - 7/12/2008 2:16:51 PM)
is the only one officially declared.  There continue to be rumors (some from reliable sources) of others such as Kaine cabinet members Jody Wagner and Aneesh Chopra, but so far Bowerbank is the only one who is officially in.  Time will tell if it stays that way or not.


Aneesh told me last night (Lowell - 7/12/2008 2:23:53 PM)
that he is NOT running for anything. Clearly, though, he is politically ambitious, so we'll see...