Key Facts
Background
Thomas Branin graduated from Ferrum College with a BS in business and psychology. Branin currently works for CCM, Inc. and is a land disturbance consultant. He has served on the Henrico County Planning Commission for ten years, and is currently serving on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors for his 7th year, during which time he led initiatives to rebuild Tucker High School and implement weapons detection systems in Henrico schools [1, 2, 6].
Key Issues
Economy
Branin wants to keep money in the people’s pockets by continuing to lower the tax rate. He supports the Recap Program, which froze the tax rate for senior citizens [1].
Education
Branin wants to promote excellence in the classroom for both teachers and students. He has passed legislation for higher teacher pay in the past. Branin supports safety for students and has passed legislation for seatbelts on school buses and in weapon detection machines [1].
Transportation
Branin wants to increase accessibility of transportation with projects on new roads, bike lanes, and public transportation [1].
Endorsements
Republican Party of Virginia; Wilton Properties Inc.; Home Builders Association of VA; Commonwealth Properties; New Field Inc.; MEB General Contractors; Commonwealth First PAC; Republicans of the Commonwealth
Sources
1 Facebook
2 Henrico
3 VPAP
4 LinkedIn
5 Twitter