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As the only full-time farmer in the Senate of Virginia, Senator Timmy French is the “go to” person when issues facing the agriculture community are discussed in the General Assembly. He is willing to address the tough issues so the next generation sees a career in the agriculture sector as one where they can succeed and have a good life.Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry, providing more than 381,800 jobs throughout the Commonwealth and generating over $82 BILLION annually to Virginia’s economy.  Timmy is working to dispel the idea that food magically appears in grocery stores and restaurants. He sees the effects that unpredictable market demands have on a person’s income and employment stability. He uses every opportunity to speak about the tremendous value of farming and how working through complex mandated regulations can be overwhelming to comply with and costly to consumers. Timmy believes it’s important to understand the direct impact agriculture has on the food supply not only for Virginians, but the world population. Timmy is a strong advocate for the entire agricultural industry  and will continue his work to ensure government policies work jointly to allow the industry to prosper while protecting Virginia’s many natural resources.

Building a quality school system that prepares our children for the future is one of the most important responsibilities of government.  Timmy is committed to our teachers by supporting competitive salaries and ensuring safety in the classroom.  He recognizes the need to restore respect and discipline in schools and believes parents are an integral part of the education system.

The police force, fire and rescue personnel and emergency medical staff are the backbone of every community in this Commonwealth. In District 1 many of the first responders and essential personnel are often a family member, friend, neighbor, and at times have volunteered for the role. Timmy believes because they face unforeseen dangers and increased responsibilities that they deserve the honor and compensation for the work they do to protect all of us.

It is common sense to treat our fellow human beings with kindness and promote a culture that respects and values life. Timmy will support pro-life laws. He will defend individuals’ religious liberty to choose how to practice their faith without government coercion or opposition.

Timmy is a gun owner and hunter. Timmy strongly believes and defends the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. He maintains a deep respect for hunting traditions and a commitment to public safety. Timmy stands firm in protecting the liberty of responsible gun owners while ensuring that those who misuse firearms face the full extent of the law.

Small and family-owned businesses foster economic development and are essential to a community, especially our rural communities. A successful private sector produces higher employment and a healthy economy for families to enjoy. Timmy supports common sense legislation to make it easier to open and grow a business.

Many families are struggling financially in today’s economy. We all know that higher taxes place burdens on hard working people who are trying to make a living to support a family. Timmy will continue his fight against higher taxes while looking for ways to reduce wasteful spending.