Press Release: Senator Jennifer B. Boysko Endorses Irene Shin for Delegate
Jennifer Boysko is the State Senator for the 33rd District in Virginia, which encompasses the heart of the 86th House of Delegates District.
Senator Boysko previously represented the 86th District in the House of Delegates, flipping the seat from Red to Blue in 2015. Before that, Boysko spent decades in public service in the Town of Herndon and surrounding communities.
HERNDON, Va. – Today Senator Jennifer B. Boysko endorses Irene Shin to be the next Delegate for the 86th District.
Statement of Senator Boysko:
“Let me tell you why I am endorsing Irene Shin to be the next Delegate for the 86th District. In addition to having a strong position on progressive policies, it's essential to be approachable, collaborative and willing to listen to people. Irene has a track record that I believe will restore that sense to our constituents in the 86th District.
"I care deeply about the people of the 86th District, and Irene shares my commitment to listening to the voters and to working with others to make a real difference in our community. We have made significant progress in Richmond over the past few years, but there is much work left to be done. I hope the voters will send Irene to serve us in the 86th so that she can work with me on the issues that matter to our residents. I know that with Irene in the House, I will have an effective partner and the voters of this district will have a duo of progressive champions who know how to get things done.”
Statement of Irene Shin:
“Senator Boysko is the gold standard when it comes to representation. She is hands-down one of the hardest working public servants I know and I am truly honored to have her support. I know how hard Jennifer has worked to build a relationship of trust with the people she represents, and she does not make an endorsement like this lightly. I will work every day as a Delegate to live up to her example. I look forward to working hand-in-hand with Senator Boysko to bring effective representation to the residents of the 86th District.”
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Irene Shin has worked as a community organizer, an activist, and a General Assembly advocate for a number of causes including improving access to healthcare, fighting Big Money's influence in politics, and expanding voting rights to all Virginians.
Irene has also worked to bring transportation solutions and improved mass transit to the region, having served as a member of the Tysons Transportation District Service Advisory Board for Fairfax County.
A lifelong Democrat, Irene has helped dozens of ordinary citizens prepare to run for office. She serves on the board of the Competitive Commonwealth Fund, which recruits and trains Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates across Virginia.
Currently, Irene is the executive director for a nonprofit focused on increasing civic engagement in Virginia.
Irene lives in downtown Herndon. She enjoys visiting local businesses and walking on the W&OD Trail.
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