Zachary Hulo | Virginia House District 66

MY
PRIORITIES.

Education. Constitutional rights. Economic opportunity. Agriculture. Energy. The issues shaping Virginia's future deserve serious attention and clear policy discussions.

GOD. FAMILY. COUNTRY.
The Issues

WHAT I BELIEVE.
WHAT I PROPOSE.

Below are the policy priorities I am developing as a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates. These positions will continue to be expanded with specific legislative proposals, research, and explanations. Select any issue to learn more.

Policy Areas

THE PRIORITIES.

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PRIORITY 01

Education & School Choice

Expanding educational opportunities and examining ways to give families greater choice in how their children are educated.

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My education priorities include school choice, parental involvement, and improving academic outcomes.

  • Explore public, private, religious, and homeschooling options.
  • Examine lawful funding models that expand access to educational alternatives.
  • Improve reading, mathematics, and core academic proficiency.
  • Evaluate how educational services can better meet students' individual needs.
Detailed school-choice funding proposals are under development.
PRIORITY 02

School Board Accountability

Establishing clear boundaries, greater transparency, and stronger accountability for local school governance.

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  • Review the statutory authority and responsibilities of local school boards.
  • Strengthen public access to proposed policies, budgets, and board decisions.
  • Examine parental notification and participation requirements.
  • Establish clear standards for compliance with state law.
Specific proposed restrictions will be added as the policy framework is developed.
PRIORITY 03

Second Amendment Rights

Protecting the constitutional right of law-abiding Virginians to keep and bear arms.

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  • Review firearms legislation for constitutional compliance.
  • Protect lawful firearm ownership and possession.
  • Evaluate public safety measures for effectiveness and due process.
  • Examine existing restrictions and their impact on lawful gun owners.
PRIORITY 04

Data Centers & Development

Examining how large-scale development affects land use, infrastructure, utility costs, and surrounding communities.

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  • Evaluate the impact of data centers on electricity demand and infrastructure.
  • Examine water use, noise, and land-use concerns.
  • Increase transparency in development approvals.
  • Examine how infrastructure costs are allocated between large customers and residents.
  • Review the balance between state and local authority over development decisions.
PRIORITY 05

Energy Costs & Reliability

Addressing electricity affordability, grid reliability, and the costs of expanding Virginia's energy infrastructure.

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  • Scrutinize utility rate increases and cost recovery.
  • Examine policies affecting electricity generation and reliability.
  • Evaluate infrastructure costs associated with growing electricity demand.
  • Improve transparency in long-term energy planning.
PRIORITY 06

Virginia Jobs & the Future of Work

Responding to outsourcing, automation, and artificial intelligence while supporting opportunities for Virginia workers.

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  • Examine the effects of outsourcing on Virginia jobs.
  • Evaluate the workforce implications of artificial intelligence and automation.
  • Expand access to apprenticeships, technical training, and career development.
  • Review economic-development incentives for measurable employment outcomes.
  • Support entrepreneurship and small-business growth.
PRIORITY 07

Small Farmers & Agriculture

Reducing the tax burden on qualifying small farmers and restricting foreign governmental and corporate control of Virginia farmland.

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Small-Farm Tax Relief

  • Propose a Virginia state income tax exemption for up to $250,000 in annual qualifying net farm profit.
  • Examine additional tax relief for qualifying agricultural equipment and farmland.
  • Establish clear eligibility and anti-abuse standards.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

  • Prohibit foreign governments from acquiring Virginia agricultural land.
  • Restrict acquisitions by foreign-controlled companies, including through subsidiaries.
  • Require beneficial ownership disclosure and enforceable compliance procedures.
  • Protect lawful existing ownership and applicable property rights.
The tax proposal and ownership restrictions are under legislative development.
PRIORITY 08

American History & Civic Education

Strengthening students' understanding of American history, constitutional government, and citizenship.

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  • Strengthen instruction on the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence.
  • Teach American history through accurate evidence and historical context.
  • Emphasize civic literacy, constitutional rights, and responsibilities.
  • Promote critical thinking and informed civic participation.
A Developing Platform

SPECIFIC POLICIES.
CLEAR EXPLANATIONS.

This page outlines the issues I am addressing as a candidate. As individual proposals are developed, I will expand these sections to explain their objectives, legal considerations, and potential effects on Virginians.

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I welcome questions and perspectives from residents of District 66 about the issues affecting their communities.