Excellent; Aneesh Chopra rocks (as does Tom Perriello)! More to the point, they’re both on the cutting edge of understanding the types of things we need to be doing in order to create an economy that works for everyone in the high-tech, automated, consolidated, globalized 21st century. As Aneesh Chopra explains (see press release from Perriello campaign below): “Tom Perriello gets it. His bold ideas for how to improve the lives of Virginians, while bringing the next generation of solutions to bear in state government, are exactly what we need in this moment.” Exactly — go Tom!
Aneesh Chopra and All Former U.S. Chief Technology Officers Endorse Tom Perriello
Today, Aneesh Chopra, Todd Park and Megan Smith — all three former U.S. Chief Technology Officers — are formally endorsing Tom Perriello for Governor of Virginia, citing his commitment to harnessing data and technology to improve the lives of Virginians. Chopra, also a former candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor in 2013, had previously contributed to Ralph Northam. As the digital economy changes Americans’ daily lives, Tom believes local and federal governments must confront the challenges it poses head-on while modernizing to deliver services to citizens with the most cutting-edge practices. It’s why he has challenged the tech community in Virginia to help the Commonwealth reach 100 percent voter participation, proposed raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, and called for two years free community college, vocational training or apprenticeship to prepare the Virginia workforce for the jobs of the future.
“Tom Perriello gets it,” said Aneesh Chopra. “His bold ideas for how to improve the lives of Virginians, while bringing the next generation of solutions to bear in state government, are exactly what we need in this moment. As President Trump threatens to move us backwards, Tom can ensure that Virginia offers the clear alternative: a big, inclusive vision of solutions that help working families get ahead. Tom also offers the best chance to win in November, by energizing a broad coalition of Virginians to mobilize for a brighter future.”
“In Virginia and across the country it’s important to get behind candidates like Tom Perriello who plan to modernize government – to dramatically improve service quality, significantly lower cost, and use much more modern innovative and collaborative approaches that are in widespread use in other sectors for solving long standing challenges.” said Megan Smith and Todd Park.
“Consolidation and automation are driving a changing economic landscape in the Commonwealth and across the world,” said Tom Perriello. “We need to make sure we harness technology for the common good — to improve health outcomes, engage citizens in the franchise, reduce costs, support entrepreneurs, and create jobs and opportunity. I am proud to have the support of these innovators. I have a simple message for engineers, data scientists, designers and technologists: come join us and together we can strengthen our economy, our democracy, and the quality of life for millions of Virginians.”
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