Gary West

Urging legislators to provide recourse for Arthur Whitfield, West expresses his intent to take up the issue next year if action is not taken.

Newport News, VA, July 30, 2009 – Delegate candidate, Gary West, today announced his strong support for proposals to compensate Arthur Whitfield. Along with legislators from all sides of the political spectrum, West has called for this issue to be addressed during the upcoming special legislative session.

After a meeting between West and Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan, the two commented on the need for immediate action. Morgan applauded West for his understanding of the issue and compassion for the plight of Whitfield. Morgan said “public faith in the integrity of our justice system and legislative process strengthens the hand off those charged with enforcing the law.”

Calling on his opponent to support legislation aimed at compensating Whitfield, West said “if my opponent and others fail to take action during special session I pledge to make this issue a legislative priority next year.” West has spent his legal career standing up to bureaucracies, seeking recourse for wrongfully harmed working families, and he’s prepared to take on this fight.

With a strong record of community leadership, Gary West is running for the District 94 House of Delegates seat. Gary West will face Republican incumbent Glenn Oder in a general election matchup November 3rd.