Between 2009 and 2019,Watts introduced and passed 45 pieces of legislation that became law.[3]
As of May2020[update],Watts serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee,Vice Chair of the Courts of Justice Committee,and as a member of the Rules Committee and Transportation Committee.[4]
Career
Before entering politics,Watts was the Executive Director of Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates in cases involving severe abuse and neglect of children.[5]
Watts' has focused on progressive tax policies and increased funding for education and transportation.[7]
In 2019,Watts said her top three legislative priorities were to restore transportation funding,restructure and expand mental health services,and make the state's school funding formula more equitable.[8]
Awards and recognition
Watts has been awarded the Virginia Counselors Association Outstanding Legislator Award,Virginia Association of Commonwealth Attorneys “Champion of Justice”Award,League of Women Voters of Virginia Good Governance Award,and the Virginia Interfaith Center "Legislator of the Year" Award.[7]
Personal life
She was born in Detroit,Michigan,but has been a resident of Virginia since 1963,and has four grandchildren. She married her husband,David Watts,in 1960.[2]
Watts has authored two books on public safety and criminal justice through a U.S. Justice Department grant.[7]
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