Dr. Danny Avula Releases Plan to Meet Affordable Housing Needs in Richmond
Danny Avula Affordable Housing Today, Dr. Danny Avula, candidate for Mayor in the City of Richmond, released a detailed policy paper outlining his plans to ensure the city has quality, affordable housing options available to all of its residents. As one of Dr. Avula’s top priorities, the paper highlights the tested and innovative policies and […]
Dr. Danny Avula, Candidate for Mayor of Richmond, Releases Plan for Richmond Public Schools
Dr. Danny Avula released his second policy paper, this one showcasing his plan to invest in Richmond City Schools to ensure every Richmond child has the opportunity to graduate prepared for a well-paying job or for higher education.
House call: Where would we be without our interns?
Why Jama joined Team Danny My name is Jama Ibrahim. I’m a junior at The University of Mary Washington, and I grew up in Richmond where I was surrounded by a community rich in culture and history. I got involved in Danny’s campaign through my former elementary school basketball coach. When he told me about […]
House call: A six-point plan for City Hall
Danny’s six-point plan for a more effective, responsive, and accountable city government I believe deeply in the power of local government to make a difference in people’s lives, and the people of Richmond deserve a high-performing municipal government that is responsive, responsive, and accountable. A government that works for all of us. Drawing on over […]
House call: Confessions of a reluctant fundraiser
This is a fundraising email—maybe just one of many fundraising emails you’ve gotten this week. I know they can be a lot, and, honestly, fundraising has been one of the hardest parts of this early campaign for me. However, I’ve quickly learned just how critical fundraising is to running an efficient and effective campaign—especially in […]
House call: Canvassing
An update from Team Danny 143,000 voters. 114,000 phones. 87,000 doors. That’s how many registered voters there are with phone numbers to call and doors to knock. There’s a lot of excitement about Danny, and people often ask: How can I help? One of the most impactful things you can do is join us in our […]
Making City Hall Work For All: Dr. Avula’s Six-Point Prescription for a More Effective and Responsible City Government
Summary: Dr. Danny Avula’s Prescription for a More Effective and Responsive City Government Improve the performance, effectiveness, trustworthiness, and accountability of Richmond City government operations. Danny will prioritize the financial responsibilities of a high functioning agency. Danny will regularly attend City Council meetings to update the Council on the city’s progress and answer questions. He […]
Dr. Danny Avula, Candidate for Mayor of Richmond, Releases Plan to Transform City Hall
Richmond, VA — Today, Dr. Danny Avula, candidate for Mayor of Richmond, released a plan to transform City Hall, the first of a series of white papers detailing his priorities as Mayor. Dr. Avula said, “I believe in transparency — in showing residents what I plan to accomplish. So, today, I begin my rollout of […]
Dr. Danny Avula House Call
An update from Team Danny Hey team, The last couple of weeks have been an absolute whirlwind, and my campaign recently reached two incredibly important goals. First, we turned in all the petitions required to get on the ballot. Come November, you’ll find my name in the second spot on the ballot—surreal and exciting! Second, […]
Dr. Danny Avula Outraises All Mayoral Competitors with Over $400k from 400 Donors, Nearly 90% of Whom Live In Virginia
Dr. Danny Avula, former director of the Richmond Health District and former commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services, significantly outraised all his competitors for Richmond Mayor. Since announcing his campaign on April 10th, Dr. Avula raised $408,908 from 400 total donors. 88% of those donors are in-state and 78% are from the Richmond […]