Endorsements
Elected Officials
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Community Organizations
Richmond Free Press
LGBTQ Victory Fund
Richmond Crusade for Voters
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 666)
Sunrise Movement
Virginia Justice Democrats
LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia
Richmond For All
Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers International Union of North America
About Tavarris
Tavarris is a fifth-generation Richmonder. He was born and raised in the East End/Fulton, attended Richmond City Public Schools and earned a BA in History from Virginia Commonwealth University, becoming one of the first members of his family to attend college. During college, he became actively involved in politics serving as president of the VCU young democrats and SGA senator, and began working to elect State and Local Democratic candidates. He served as Virginia Young Democrats City/ County Chair and received Young Democrat of the Year award in 2019. Tavarris has also been an active, dues-paying member of the Richmond City Democratic Committee since 2008 and served as Secretary and 2nd District Chair.
In 2011 Tavarris joined other black voters filing a lawsuit against the state to contest the unconstitutional racial gerrymander of the House of Delegates map. In 2017 the Supreme Court ruled in the plaintiffs favor triggering a redrawing of House of Delegates district lines.
Professionally, Tavarris spent twelve years working as a bankruptcy specialist at Boleman Law Firm where helped folks navigate financial hardships. He is currently a project manager in the healthcare technology sector, where he oversees the development of care management software designed to streamline treatment plans for Medicaid recipients.
Tavarris has seen and experienced first hand the vast array of issues affecting this city, and he is determined to build a better Richmond that works for everyone.
News and Updates
Video: Mayorathon 2nd District Forum
During the 2nd District Richmond Mayorathon forum I spoke about the urgent need for a strong, autonomous Civilian Review Board and my commitment to ensuring that the board is protected against those who will seek to undermine
Read moreEnvironmental Policy
Experts have been sounding the alarm about climate change for decades, and unprecedented impacts on our environment are becoming increasingly devastating. To tackle this crisis effectively, leadership on every level must commit to bold, innovative solutions. Tavarris
Read moreAddressing Richmond’s Housing Issues
The shortage of affordable housing is one of the most urgent issues facing our city
Read moreVideo: Tavarris talks Scott Addition
Thank you to The Scott’s Addition Boulevard Association for having me last week! Check out our conversation and hear my thoughts on why it’s crucial we reckon with our city’s unwillingness to address structural racism and my
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