L. Douglas Wilder (@governorwilder) 's Twitter Profile
L. Douglas Wilder

@governorwilder

66th Governor of Virginia.

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I want to thank those who attended our annual Wilder Symposium, “Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People." You can watch the full presentation on the VCU Wilder School YouTube channel ... wildervisions.com/2024/09/20/wil…

I want to thank those who attended our annual Wilder Symposium, “Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People." You can watch the full presentation on the <a href="/VCUWilderSchool/">VCU Wilder School</a> YouTube channel ... wildervisions.com/2024/09/20/wil…
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The Richmond mayoral election has raised questions of whether the “strong mayor” form of government is working. A strong mayor form of governance gives the mayor direct authority over the city council across many areas ... wildervisions.com/2024/10/04/lea…

The Richmond mayoral election has raised questions of whether the “strong mayor” form of government is working. A strong mayor form of governance gives the mayor direct authority over the city council across many areas ... wildervisions.com/2024/10/04/lea…
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I joined John Reid, NEWSRADIO WRVA, yesterday and discussed the 2024 elections and explored recent polling from the VCU Wilder School Commonwealth Poll. I stated that the presidential and local elections will indeed be a “turn out” election... Read more: wildervisions.com/2024/10/16/vot…

I joined John Reid, <a href="/NewsradioWRVA/">NEWSRADIO WRVA</a>, yesterday and discussed the 2024 elections and explored recent polling from the <a href="/VCUWilderSchool/">VCU Wilder School</a> Commonwealth Poll. I stated that the presidential and local elections will indeed be a “turn out” election... Read more: wildervisions.com/2024/10/16/vot…
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The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, recently adopted by the U.S. Congress at Senator Tim Kaine's urging, will greatly aid areas of our state which have been historically underfunded, sometimes purposely so ... wildervisions.com/2024/10/30/bro…

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, recently adopted by the U.S. Congress at <a href="/SenTimKaine/">Senator Tim Kaine</a>'s urging, will greatly aid areas of our state which have been historically underfunded, sometimes purposely so ...

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I am saddened by the passing of Quincy Jones, a legendary music composer, producer, and my friend. I used to tell him that I regarded him as my younger brother. I want to also celebrate his unwavering dedication to humanitarian and social causes ... wildervisions.com/2024/11/05/rem…

I am saddened by the passing of Quincy Jones, a legendary music composer, producer, and my friend. I used to tell him that I regarded him as my younger brother. I want to also celebrate his unwavering dedication to humanitarian and social causes ...

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On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have served our country. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms is a legacy that reminds us of the true cost of liberty ... wildervisions.com/2024/11/11/hon…

On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have served our country. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms is a legacy that reminds us of the true cost of liberty ... wildervisions.com/2024/11/11/hon…
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It’s been almost 20 years since the Richmond City Charter was changed to allow for the at-large election of the Mayor. The authority for leadership must be more clearly defined and that can be achieved by ... wildervisions.com/2024/11/19/ref… City of Richmond, VA

It’s been almost 20 years since the Richmond City Charter was changed to allow for the at-large election of the Mayor. The authority for leadership must be more clearly defined and that can be achieved by ... 
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<a href="/CityRichmondVA/">City of Richmond, VA</a>
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Yesterday, I joined the @JeffKatzShow on NEWSRADIO WRVA. We have continued to address the failed real estate development by VCU, VCU Health and City of Richmond, VA, costing the university more than $100 million with no accountability from ANYONE ... wildervisions.com/2024/11/26/gue…

Yesterday, I joined the @JeffKatzShow on <a href="/NewsradioWRVA/">NEWSRADIO WRVA</a>. We have continued to address the failed real estate development by <a href="/VCU/">VCU</a>, <a href="/VCUHealth/">VCU Health</a> and <a href="/CityRichmondVA/">City of Richmond, VA</a>, costing the university more than $100 million with no accountability from ANYONE ...
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The new year can be the time for fresh and critical analysis of how we approach our public duty as citizens. We must especially draw our focus on elections taking place this year in Virginia, including Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/03/a-n…

The new year can be the time for fresh and critical analysis of how we approach our public duty as citizens. We must especially draw our focus on elections taking place this year in Virginia, including Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General ...
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The continuing water crisis imbroglio in the City of Richmond, VA is an unfortunate reminder of the failure of government. Previous U.S. EPA inspections of the water plant sounded warning signs for “deteriorating equipment, outdated emergency planning.” ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/10/wat…

The continuing water crisis imbroglio in the <a href="/CityRichmondVA/">City of Richmond, VA</a> is an unfortunate reminder of the failure of government. Previous <a href="/EPA/">U.S. EPA</a> inspections of the water plant sounded warning signs for “deteriorating equipment, outdated emergency planning.” ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/10/wat…
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On Friday, January 17, I was recognized by Virginia lawmakers during a ceremony at the Virginia Capitol. The General Assembly passed two resolutions commemorating the 40th anniversary of my inauguration as lieutenant governor ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/21/cel…

On Friday, January 17, I was recognized by Virginia lawmakers during a ceremony at the Virginia Capitol. The General Assembly passed two resolutions commemorating the 40th anniversary of my inauguration as lieutenant governor ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/21/cel…
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I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and @HowardLawSchool classmate, Henry L. Marsh III. Henry’s contributions are recognized and appreciated by all who value freedom ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/27/off…

I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and @HowardLawSchool classmate, Henry L. Marsh III. Henry’s contributions are recognized and appreciated by all who value freedom ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/27/off…
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Yesterday, I joined John Reid on NEWSRADIO WRVA. We discussed a range of issues and analyzed the results of the most recent VCU Wilder School #CommonwealthPoll, which explored perceptions on the Virginia gubernatorial race and more ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/28/the…

Yesterday, I joined John Reid on <a href="/NewsradioWRVA/">NEWSRADIO WRVA</a>. 

We discussed a range of issues and analyzed the results of the most recent <a href="/VCUWilderSchool/">VCU Wilder School</a> #CommonwealthPoll, which explored perceptions on the Virginia gubernatorial race and more ... wildervisions.com/2025/01/28/the…
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I have been fortunate to have lived in what I have come to believe as America’s “connecting generation.” Born in the harshest economic times America has ever faced, during an era where the U.S. was recognized as the “leader of the free world,” ... wildervisions.com/2025/02/11/an-…

I have been fortunate to have lived in what I have come to believe as America’s “connecting generation.” Born in the harshest economic times America has ever faced, during an era where the U.S. was recognized as the “leader of the free world,” ... wildervisions.com/2025/02/11/an-…
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Yesterday, I joined WRVA to discuss continuing attacks on Virginia Military Institute (Virginia Military Institute) leadership. General Wins’ contract is not being renewed by the current administration. What has General Wins done wrong to warrant being treated differently? wildervisions.com/2025/02/21/add…

Yesterday, I joined WRVA to discuss continuing attacks on Virginia Military Institute (<a href="/VMI1839/">Virginia Military Institute</a>) leadership. General Wins’ contract is not being renewed by the current administration. What has General Wins done wrong to warrant being treated differently? wildervisions.com/2025/02/21/add…
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The action by the Virginia Military Institute ( @VMI1832 ) to dismiss its superintendent, Maj. Gen Cedric Wins raises significant questions, the first of those being WHY? wildervisions.com/2025/03/03/ign…

The action by the Virginia Military Institute ( @VMI1832 ) to dismiss its superintendent, Maj. Gen Cedric Wins raises significant questions, the first of those being WHY? wildervisions.com/2025/03/03/ign…
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Recently, I was asked to provide comments at the funeral services of Willard Douglas, a good friend and former neighbor of mine. He was a graduate of Virginia Union and Howard University both of which I am proud to be an alumnus thereof... wildervisions.com/2025/03/06/bre…

Recently, I was asked to provide comments at the funeral services of Willard Douglas, a good friend and former neighbor of mine.

He was a graduate of <a href="/VAUnion1865/">Virginia Union</a>  and <a href="/HowardU/">Howard University</a>  both of which I am proud to be an alumnus thereof... wildervisions.com/2025/03/06/bre…
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This past November, we held an election of a mayor and city council. There have been serious problems affecting the city since then, chief among them being the recent contamination of the water supply, which still has not been explained by the mayor ... wildervisions.com/2025/03/10/bli…

This past November, we held an election of a mayor and city council. There have been serious problems affecting the city since then, chief among them being the recent contamination of the water supply, which still has not been explained by the mayor ... wildervisions.com/2025/03/10/bli…
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The actions of Governor Glenn Youngkin appear to some, yours truly included, to be attempts to disguise his real personal feelings about differences among people related to race, gender, and our nation’s history ... wildervisions.com/2025/05/05/dis… Governor Glenn Youngkin

The actions of Governor Glenn Youngkin appear to some, yours truly included, to be attempts to disguise his real personal feelings about differences among people related to race, gender, and our nation’s history ... wildervisions.com/2025/05/05/dis… 

<a href="/GovernorVA/">Governor Glenn Youngkin</a>