CTP 09 Reunion Celebrates Sorensen Friendships

Jan 11 2010 - 10:33pm

Members of the Candidate Training Program Class of 2009 (Winter and Spring) gathered for a reunion this past weekend in Charlottesville. The event was organized by Alicia Hughes (CTP Winter 2009, PLP 2009) and Frank Fannon (CTP Winter 2009). Both Hughes and Fannon won seats on the Alexandria City Council after graduating from Sorensen's Candidate Training Program early last year.

In fact, a total of seven graduates of the CTP 09 classes were elected to office last year— including four to the Virginia General Assembly (two Democrats and two Republicans).

The CTP 09 Reunion brought together Republicans, Democrats, and Independents in a spirited sense of friendship and celebration— a testament to the strong bonds that are created as a result of the Sorensen experience.

The Sorensen Institute's Candidate Training Program Class of Winter 2010 will meet at historic Carter Hall in northern Virginia on January 28. A Spring class is currently being planned for later this year at James Madison's Montpelier near Orange.

photo courtesy Kala Quintana (PLP 08, CTP Winter 09)

Featured Alumni

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    Chip Harding

    Candidate Training Program

    Class of 2006

    A former Captain for the City of Charlottesville Police Department, Chip was elected Sheriff of Albemarle County in November 2007. Chip was recognized by Parade magazine as one of America's "Top Police Officers of 2007."