Meet the Staff: David Blount
David joined the TJPDC in 1999 as a part-time Legislative Liaison, later transitioning to Director of Legislative Services and then being named Deputy Director. Since 2018, he also has served as Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions. During his time at the PDC, he has overseen development of the annual legislative program and worked with local governments in the region to secure passage of dozens of locally-requested legislative initiatives. David is a graduate of James Madison University.Q: How did you first get interested in legislative (lobbying) work?A: I…