Overview
- Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin hosted Spanberger and her husband for a lunch at the Executive Mansion as the transfer of power got underway.
- Youngkin said his team will support the handoff so the incoming administration is ready on Day One.
- Spanberger said early governing priorities include boosting housing supply and reducing costs for housing, energy, and health care.
- Spanberger noted the outgoing first lady is advising on the move and family routines as the governor-elect prepares to relocate to the mansion with her three daughters, as required by law.
- Transition planning has begun with Bonnie Krenz-Schnurman continuing as chief of staff, Karen Mask named transition director, and inauguration preparations in Richmond for the Jan. 17 swearing-in.