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Summary

Representative Mark L. Cole

Full Name: Mark L. Cole
Office: State House (VA) - District 88, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/2001
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Eugenia; 4 Children
Birth Date: 06/06/1958
Birth Place: Louisville, KY
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HB 2527 - Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Fund and Bank
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 21, 2011 - -Increases the aggregate principle amount of bonds that may be issued in any one fiscal year from $300 billion to $600 billion (Article 1.3). -Increases ...

SB 1367 - Motor Vehicle Title Loans for Non-Residents
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 21, 2011 - -Prohibits any person from making motor vehicle title loans to residents of Virginia, or any individuals in Virginia, unless they have obtained a license from ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Fought for Transportation Solutions

Jan. 1, 2011 - - Expanded the authority of localities to collect road impact fees from developers to include all localities in the 88th District - Secured funding for ...

Issue Position: Cracked Down on Illegal Immigration

Jan. 1, 2011 - - Opposed efforts in the US Senate to grant amnesty to illegal aliens - Passed legislation denying state and local benefits to illegals - Sponsored ...

Issue Position: Balancing the State Budget

Jan. 1, 2011 - - Opposed wasteful spending - Supported legislation to control the growth in government spending - Opposed attempts to raid transportation funds - Opposed tax increases ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($19,311.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Mark Cole refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
DelMCole@house.virginia.gov

District Email
DelMCole@house.virginia.gov

District Website
http://www.marklcole.com/

Capitol Website
http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/cc0a07ab087ff61b85257b640045691c?OpenDocument

Capitol
General Assembly Building
Post Office Box 406
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-1088
Fax: 804-698-6788

District
Post Office Box 41965
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-1965
Phone: 540-786-3402

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