Key Facts
Background
Dany Fleming has worked with various leaders on matters of education, economy, youth welfare, and more whilst working in Chicago. Fleming worked in NGO’s (non governmental organizations) to help South Africa transition in its post-apartheid state. Fleming has held many positions in Harrisonburg City Government including currently serving as the Chair of the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority and is formerly the Chair of and member of the Harrisonburg City School Board [1, 3, 4, 5].
Key Issues
Economy
Fleming hopes to create more opportunities for economic development especially among small businesses [1].
Education
Fleming advocates for fully funding public schools [1].
Environment
Fleming argues for sustainable and healthy solutions that protect the environment [1].
Infrastructure
Fleming wants to keep key infrastructure operating at high standards [1].
Endorsements
Harrisonburg Democratic Committee; Eileen Filler-Corn, Former Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates; Jeff Heie, Director of Give Solar; Laura Dent, Harrisonburg City Councilwoman; Steve Barranco, former Chair of the Harrisonburg City School Board; Elizabeth Nathanson, past Chair of the Harrisonburg NAACP; Brent Finnegan, Chair of the Harrisonburg Planning Commision; Dr. Rob Alexander, Co-Director of James Madison University’s (JMU’s) Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue; MuAwia Dames, Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Commissioner; Charles Hendricks, Principal Gaines Group Architect; Matthew Phullippi, Chair of Board of Zoning Appeals; Scott Gallagher, former Commissioner of Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority; Sam Nickels, Executive Director at Our Community Place
Sources
1 Dany Fleming for Council
2 LinkedIn
3 Harrisonburg Housing and Redevelopment Authority
4 WHSV
5 The Citizen
6 Harrisonburg Democrats
7 Facebook