Fairfax NAACP President Considers Run For VA Lt. Governor Seat

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Sean Perryman, president of the Fairfax County NAACP, is considering a bid for the Lt. Governor of Virginia in 2021. He announced Monday in a release the formation of an "exploratory committee."

“Our nation and Commonwealth are in a period of crisis and our leaders are failing us,” said Perryman, in the release. “People are discouraged, disillusioned, and, in many cases, suffering. We must do a better job of responding to these crises and find more creative and effective ways to help everyday people not only get by but achieve their full potential.”

Perryman, 34, is an attorney and policy advocate for social justice and equity. He works as the director of social impact policy and counsel for Internet Association, which represents over 40 internet companies, according to his LinkedIn page. A graduate of City University of New York-Baruch College, he received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School.

Perryman's top priorities, according to the release, include equitable access for a good education for all Virginians, wherever they live, and economic empowerment that will lead to growth and eliminate racial as well as social disparities. He also seeks reforms to "ensure the dignity and humanity of people who interact with our criminal justice system."

“In the coming weeks I will meet with people across the Commonwealth to explore their dreams and challenges, and in turn I will share how my goals for Virginia, my approach to public policy, and my credentials and background are well-suited for 21st Century Virginia," he said, in the release.

Earlier this month, Perryman and State Del. Kaye Kory (D) sent a letter to Gov. Ralph Northam asking him to reallocate state funding away from supporting police officers in schools and putting it toward more school counselors. Over a dozen other organizations signed the letter asking Northam to defund the School Resource Officer program in the upcoming special session. They urged the governor to reallocate the $9.4 million in the Fiscal Year 2021 and FY 2022 budgets ($4.7 million per year) for K-12 mental health counselors.

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