David Slutzky is certainly self-assured and he challenges convention. He is also by far the more capable of the candidates running for Rio District.

The timing of Bob McDonnell’s regret should be sounding alarm bells off in the minds of working women, feminists and homosexuals.

Paul Best is the “best” choice for Charlottesville sheriff.

Closing the Virginia gun show loophole is a fine idea. Problem is, none of proponents are addressing the other side’s concerns about how this will be done.

Citizens of the 58th District are privileged that Cynthia Neff is running for Rob Bell’s seat in the House of Delegates.

We don’t have to look at what they say, but can just look at their records.

I’m basing my vote on this issue because the Meadowcreek Parkway is a disaster for Charlottesville.

The title of the Oct. 7 article “Planning Commis-sion: Allow wind turbines” (The Daily Progress) brings up the crucial point that Virginia should not only allow more wind turbines, but should also be jumping at the chance to invest in this and other clean energy technologies.

As citizens of this great state and country, we have this November a tremendous opportunity.

City Council elections will be here on Nov. 3. There are many issues confronting the citizens of Charlottesville in the days ahead, and it will take dedicated and informed leaders to meet those challenges.

Cynthia Neff’s campaign assertion that “Rob Bell is just like a cheating husband who gets away with it” has made it impossible for me to remain silent. Not only is this assertion sleazy, it is simply untrue.

In “County mulls once ‘unthinkable’ cuts” (The Daily Progress, Oct. 17), we continue to hear only two options from our elected officials: one, reduce spending; the other, increase taxes. No one seems to examine our supervisors’ chronic bad management decisions.

I am writing to inform the citizens of Albemarle about a conversation I had two years ago with my neighbor, David Slutzky.

The hallmark of mature citizens in a mature democratic society would be noticeable by several characteristics.

As the health care debate rages, here is my relatively insignificant recent experience with health care.

Many years ago there was a commercial: “Where’s the beef?” As an independent voter in Albemarle, I am still waiting.

One of my dreams for Charlottesville has been to have a public par-three golf course.

Please vote Nov. 3 for Deeds, Wagner and Shannon.

I urge everyone in Samuel Miller District to vote for Madison Cummings on Nov. 3.

Connie Sylvester

I ask voters to support Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner, Steve Shannon, Dave Norris, Kristin Szakos and James Brown, Democrats.

Most of the time Rob Bell is just being a dad, a citizen and good neighbor. This has made him an important part of our state government and community.

With each election cycle, we are bombarded by pleas to contribute to someone’s election campaign, whether by mail, phone or fliers.

Look at Bob McDonnell’ actions — voting against a resolution to end wage discrimination based on gender.

David Slutzky fully understands the complex issues facing Albemarle County today and has the intelligence and experience to create effective solutions.

As a resident of one of Charlottesville’s “bedroom communities,” I want to comment on one of the area’s highest potential rural towns, Stanardsville.

Del. Rob Bell has clout.

As the principal architect for the present design of Red Hill and Scottsville schools, I wish to applaud the many reasons for keeping the three schools open.

Bill Bolling’s 18 years of service in government make him the most qualified candidate to seek the lieutenant governor’s office.

The Oct. 9 editorial, “A failure of commitment” (The Daily Progress), invites the question: How tough is President Obama, anyway?