Cost of Living & Taxes
Make it easier for families to keep more of what they earn, scrutinize state spending, and focus on growing household prosperity rather than simply growing the tax base.
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Exploring a run for Virginia House District 66
Building a future our kids can actually afford to inherit.
I’m Eli Dean: a parent, Army veteran, IT professional, and small-business owner. I’m exploring a 2027 run because the decisions made today will shape what our children and grandchildren live with for decades.
About Eli
A Virginia home, a military family, and a career built in technology.
I moved to Woodbridge as a young teenager, joined the Army at 18, built a career in IT, and eventually became a small-business owner. My family’s long tradition of military service and my own experience as a husband and father shape why I’m considering public service.
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Priorities
Working priorities
These reflect the positions discussed so far. They are not final legislative proposals.
Small Business
Reduce unnecessary regulatory and tax burdens, expand opportunity for local entrepreneurs, and make Virginia a better place to start and grow a small business.
See where I stand →Education & Parents
Support broad school choice, strong academic fundamentals, and meaningful parental involvement throughout a child's education.
See where I stand →Public Safety
Maintain well-paid, well-trained police, firefighters, and other public-safety professionals while expecting high standards and accountability.
See where I stand →Responsible Growth
Be more selective about large-scale development, including data centers, when projects strain infrastructure or crowd out locally rooted economic growth.
See where I stand →Healthcare Affordability
Keep healthcare primarily private while pursuing practical ways to reduce costs, improve access, and maintain help for people who genuinely need it.
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Current status
Exploring, listening, and doing the homework first.
I am currently exploring a 2027 run for Virginia House District 66. That means continuing to develop policy, listening to residents, building the basic campaign infrastructure, and deciding whether a formal candidacy is the right next step.
Exploratory / planning phase
No donation processor is active yet, and campaign contact information will be added when it is ready for public use.
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Whether you want to knock doors, research policy, help with events, or contribute from home, there will be a place for it.
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