Incumbents safely retain Lynchburg-area House of Delegates seats

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“I think that this sends a strong message to Virginia,” Walker said. “Enough is enough. No more progressive left Democrat agenda”...

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November 2, 2021

Youngkin makes campaign stop in Lynchburg area

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Many state and local officials were in attendance including Ward IV Lynchburg City Councilman Chris Faraldi, Del. Wendell Walker, Sen. Mark Peake, Del. Kathy Byron...

October 13, 2021

Some in community push for unifying Lynchburg under single House, Senate districts

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Walker said he is committed to serving the constituents in his district, and whether he represents three localities or one is up to the people. “Regarding what I think or what I want...

October 2, 2021

Youngkin stumps in Lynchburg, condemns Biden's handling of Afghanistan withdrawal

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Del. Kathy Byron, R-Bedford County, attended along with state senators representing the Lynchburg area, Steve Newman and Mark Peake, and Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg...

August 26, 2021

Bill to provide funds to schools for needed repairs headed to Virginia House

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"I think there's needs out there, there's no question there," said Walker. "It's a matter of priority of spending. That's what we hear as far as legislators try to determine those priorities...

February 4, 2021

Lynchburg Legislative Delegation seeks funding for city’s aging combined sewer overflow system

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“The rate payers in Lynchburg have really paid the brunt of this problem,” Del. Wendell Walker (R-Lynchburg) says. “They have some of the highest water rates in the entire state of Virginia.”...

July 26, 2021

DMV Announces New Laws of Interest to Customers Effective July 1

The Roanoke Star

Patroned by Delegate Wendell Walker, House Bill 1796 removes the issuance fee for the retired National Guard license plate for retired members of the Virginia National Guard...

June 30, 2021

Petition to elect school board members in Lynchburg gains steam

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Wendell Walker, R-23rd, who was in attendance Saturday, said of the more than 130 different localities in the commonwealth, fewer than 20 ...

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June 15, 2021

Virginia delegates talk priorities for upcoming session
 

ABC-13 WSET

Republican Delegate Wendall Walker with the 23rd district says he is excited to take citizen's concerns straight to the people who can make a difference. He says he is putting in several bills...

January 11, 2021

Local delegates say a proposed redistricting amendment is a win
 

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 Republican Wendell Walker, who represents Virginia’s 23rd District in the House of Delegates, said it will help keep things fair. “By leveling the playing field and allowing a more bipartisan...

September 16, 2020

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Bausch + Lomb to invest more than $35M in Lynchburg, create 79 jobs

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Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, said the expansion is exciting news to the Lynchburg area, especially amid uncertain times. “Any time a business expands, wherever they are...

July 8, 2020