Due The Right Things

12/17/2024

The Virginia General Assembly starts in early January, up for discussion is taxpayer relief. is on the table because of a budget surplus. Both Democrats and Republicans have some ideas which will be debated. Governor Youngkin in his last term has some other ideas.

Here is one that is popular, but the question to ask is- If you cut a tax somewhere, where do you offset it? The state and cities have many budget priorities.

DTRT will be looking into some of these areas and will be providing you information as part of our hot topics - State Government.

Be Informed, Be Engaged, Be Ready.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a budget proposal to exempt service tips from Virginia’s State Income Tax on Monday.

12/12/2024

Virginia Beach plans to bill for ambulance services. For years this service was free but do the cost of things and impact on the residents, VB will start to bill insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare.

City Council is still deciding on whether to charge patients directly. An estimated $14million could be garnered from charging insurance companies.

If you have concerns, please let you City Councilmembers know. Be engaged, be informed.

Virginia Beach has been the only local city that does not charge for ambulance rides, but it is one step closer to changing that policy, as City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution allowing offi…

12/12/2024

Due the Right Things has worked over the years in providing resources, information, and manpower in helping bridge the gap where individual and communities need assistance. For this Christmas season, DTRT is working with -Man Cares Foundation to provide toys for children at CHKD.

Join us on December 21 8pm for a festive event with Gman Live, music and food, good times at Scandal's in Virginia Beach. Bring a toy for our toy drive and gain free admission.

Please help us bring cheer and joy to children at CHKD.

12/09/2024

Virginia Beach citizens be informed and be engaged. Important decisions will be made in the next several months. Virginia Beach leaders want your input on what to do with one of the most valuable pieces of property at the oceanfront. Phase 1 planning and input sessions will be begin today at Kempsville High School, Holland Road Annex Library (Dec 10), and via virtual (rudeepark.com). Don't let leaders spend your tax payer dollars without your input.

12/03/2024

In this season of Thanksgiving, DTRT is thankful to all of its supporters who have helped us move the community forward with our programs that help people navigate government, engage with our elected officials, training politicians and community leaders.

2025 will be another busy year and we need continued support to help make a difference. State races are next year, and candidates will need additional help with grass roots and logistics.

DTRT will also launch its newsletter to help individual and groups with information, resources they can use along with our weekly spotlight stories in community and government.

Please donate $10, $25, $50 on this National Giving Day.

Thank you!

https://donorbox.org/due-the-right-things-pac-let-s-make-a-difference

11/23/2024

Birthday shout out to our fearless DTRT Co-founder, Gary McCollum. Gary we wish you a blessed birthday and ask that the lord continue to guide you.

Gary is truly a geniune leader who rolls up his sleeves to help find solutions to help advance communities and individuals who are committed to doing the right thing.

Thank you for your leadership.

Be blessed always!

11/10/2024

We need your help! This Tuesday, Virginia Beach City Council will be having a public hearing on the 10-1 election system to send to the General Assembly to amend our city charter - meaning this will be last step in making it law. Please send to city council your thoughts to [email protected]. Support 10-1!

After several federal lawsuits, a change in state law, significant $$ public resources to determine that 10-1 is good, and partisan politics, the people of Virginia Beach overwhelmingly support 10-1.

We have already had two elections 2022 and 2024 where hundreds of thousands of voters have weighed in and elected their choices. Voters directly elect their representative versus in the past you could have lost your district but other districts can vote for people in your district where they may not necessarily know about your district issues.

Oceanfront Hoteliers, Special Interest Developers, and the Political Establishment continue to fight against the change and are putting the hard press effort to revert back to the at-large voting system where they had more sway.

Let's be reminded that Virginia Beach is more than the oceanfront. City Council members vote as a whole on the budget and other issues. 10-1 has proven that representative politics is the best model (i.e.- state district races operate the same way).

Please make your voice heard. Support 10-1 and fight against these special interest groups.

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11/08/2024

https://virginiabeach.gov/connect/blog/through-a-skillbridge-internship-service-members-can-try-a-new-career-as-a-city-employee

This is a great program for service members seeking to transition from the military. The skill-bridge program will help you with an internship and put your valuable skills to use in a new career.

Military members preparing to leave active-duty service can get hands-on experience while exploring a possible new career path.

11/08/2024

Thank you to all our veterans for your service. With gratitude thank you for your hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.

11/08/2024

DTRT congratulates everyone who won and who ran for local elected office. Local elections matter and the Mayor, City Council, and School Board offices effect communities more directly.

DTRT looks forward to working with our elected leaders in helping to advance solutions to the problems that affect our communities like small business growth, affordable housing, safer communities, and tax relief.

11/05/2024

Mabinty Scott for District 7: Mayoral Candidate Sabrina Wooten endorses Mabinty Scott for district 7. She is ready to lead on day one. Vote for Mabinty Scott on tomorrow, November 5th.

11/05/2024

Local elections matter and in Virginia Beach - we need leaders who will put our students and parents first over politics. Sharon Felton has shown over the years that she's a problem solver and has the best interest of students at heart and she has worked tirelessly to help put them on successful pathways. DTRT is proud to endorse Sharon Felton for the At-Large District School Board race.