TD Reports That School Board Rep Carr To Run For Hall’s Delegate Seat

From the Times Dispatch: A member of Richmond School Board is the first to declare for the House of Delegates seat of retiring Democrat Franklin P. Hall. Betsy Carr, a school trustee since 2006, is outreach director of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a parish located just outside Capitol Square. Hall announced Friday that he is quitting the House […]

March 31, 2009; 7:12 AM • by Oregon Hill

From the Times Dispatch:

A member of Richmond School Board is the first to declare for the House of Delegates seat of retiring Democrat Franklin P. Hall.

Betsy Carr, a school trustee since 2006, is outreach director of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a parish located just outside Capitol Square.

Hall announced Friday that he is quitting the House after 34 years to become one of three commissioners who oversee the state’s liquor monopoly.

The 69th House District has a black majority and is anchored in South Richmond.

Note: Oregon Hill is in the 71st District, represented by Jennifer McClellan.