“We want to put the power back in the parents’ hands and I think once we do that and we start demanding and requiring more accountability from our school superintendent and staff, then we can..."

"The thing I remember most about Ronnie - he was not a real outgoing person - he was kinda like a gentle giant," Walker said. "He's smart, articulate. He was always there to help." Del. Walker says Campbell will be missed...

“The more people can see the public faces of their elected officials, and how we can serve the community, I think that’s good,” Walker said. “It brings that connection so there’s not just folks sitting down in City Hall...

“Once we get through the session and come back in the spring, then the economic development folks are going to say, ‘Great, that’s exactly what Lynchburg needs,’” Walker said.

"We just felt like great buddies. But he was solid as a rock. You can always count on what Ronnie Campbell told you he was gonna do. I think his life is an example of his commitment not only to the Lord but to his family..."

Walker focused much of his time on law enforcement needs and said he plans to put forward three bills in response to public safety needs in 2023. "We have enough shooting going on in our city that we need..."

“That’s my job now ... is to go back and see what we can do to help secure more resources for our Lynchburg Police Department, our surround sheriff’s department and that’s definitely one goal..."

Walker says it is important to be the eyes and ears in the community to better understand how to provide resources for services like Horizon. He says whether it is a policy change or funding– the goal is to support mental...

Delegate Wendell Walker meanwhile said he has a clear message for those against the proposal. "If you want to make Virginia great again, get off the fence, get with the plan, and let's make Virginia number one again..."

Del. Wendell Walker, a Republican representing the House 23 district that serves parts of the Lynchburg area, described Wilkins as a hardworking go-getter who rose to the heights of Virginia politics...

"Maybe that’s something we need to be looking into. The sessions coming up here in January and that’s something I'm willing to do is look at what we can do to amend or make some changes there," said Walker.

“With the amount of money we’re seeing surplus-wise thanks to all the tax increases last year,” Walker said, “city council certainly needs to step up if they want to keep safer streets and provide some additional..."