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Shannon L. Taylor

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Shannon L. Taylor is running for Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney.

Political background

Shannon L. Taylor is currently commonwealth's attorney. She was first elected in 2011 and has been in office for three terms.

Professional background

Shannon used to be assistant commonwealth's attorney in Richmond, special assistant U.S. attorney, and special counsel for the Richmond Multi-Jurisdictional Grand Jury.

Personal background

Shannon has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Richmond.

Candidates (2)

These are the candidates running for this office.

Public Safety

Said, “We need to be investing in alternatives to incarceration, not just build more prison cells to lock more people up. I want to invest in programs that help people, both inside and outside the jail.”

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Criminal Justice

As commonwealth's attorney, she opposed previously the 290-bed expansion of the county jail proposed by Sheriff Michael Wade.

As commonwealth's attorney, she supported ending cash bond for nonviolent offenders with ties to the community.

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