In addition, Thomas Farrell, the CEO of Dominion Power, bought his son a seat in the House of Delegates- Peter Farrell was nominated in a closed Republican power-broker convention to replace Bill Janis, who ran, and lost for Commonwealth's Attorney in Henrico County. Now Dominion has their own delegate!
Young delegate has open door policy for constituents:
http://www.goochlandgazette.com/index.php/news/article/young_delegate_has_open_door_policy_for_constituents/
It would be understandable if you saw Peter Farrell in the General Assembly Building and thought he was a legislative intern. A youthful looking 28, he could easily pass for a college student.
But Farrell isn’t working for a lawmaker; he is one. A Republican, he represents the 56th House District, which includes Louisa County and parts of Goochland, Henrico and Spotsylvania counties.
Farrell entered the 56th House District race after the incumbent delegate, Bill Janis, resigned to run for commonwealth’s attorney in Henrico County. GOP leaders selected Farrell as the party’s nominee, and he ran unopposed for the seat.
His father, Thomas Farrell, is president, chairman and chief executive officer of Dominion Resources, the Richmond-based energy conglomerate.
Gov. Bob McDonnell appointed the elder Farrell to chair the Governor’s Higher Education Commission and to sit on Virginia Commonwealth University’s governing board.
Del. Farrell raised more than $133,000 for his House campaign. The Republican Party chipped in $22,000, Farrell’s father donated $10,000, and several large contributions came from prominent Richmond-area residents.
For instance, Richard Cullen, chairman of the McGuireWoods law firm, gave Farrell $8,325, and William Goodwin Jr., chairman of CCA Industries, provided $5,000, according to the Virginia Public Access Project, which compiles campaign finance data.
Farrell doesn’t let his age or newcomer status hold him back. He brings a light, unassuming attitude to his job, with a willingness to meet anyone.
“I have an open-door policy,” Farrell said. “If I’m here, I will talk to them.”
[Especially if the person wanting to talk is your dad, the CEO of Dominion].