Councilmember Rick West Seeks Reelection
Friends of Rick West hosted a fundraiser at The Black Pelican Restaurant in Greenbrier in support of his campaign for re-election to the Chesapeake City Council.
Photos courtesy of Cliff Hayes Photography
Carolyn Bernard, The Shopper Publisher Jean Loxley-Barnard, and Steve Best
From left: Rick's wife Vicky, son Jesse, daughters Andie and Carly, sister Karen Mellott, Chesapeake Commissioner of Revenue Ray Conner, Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan, and Councilmember Rick West
The restaurant was filled to capacity with supporters of Rick's campaign for re-election.
From left: Chesapeake Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan, Councilmember Rick West, supporter Dwight Schaubach, and Commissioner of Revenue Ray Conner
Rick West greeted supporters as they arrived
Commissioner of Revenue Ray Conner and his wife Gretchen
Councilmember Rick West and his wife Vicky share a laugh
Chesapeake Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan, left, and Mayor Alan Krasnoff
Musical entertainment was provided by Don Hamlett
From left: Rick's sister Karen Mellott, Mayor Alan Krasnoff, and The Black Pelican co-owner Crystal Smith
The ever jovial Mayor Alan Krasnoff delights those he greets
Judy Whitt and Larry Zoeller
Steve Johnson and Greg Bell
From left: Anna McGinn, Councilmember Rick West, Terry Kelso, and Kim Hundley
From left: Everett Sawyer, Warren Thrasher, and Councilmember Debbie Ritter were on hand to support Rick's campaign
The Shopper Publisher Jean Loxley-Barnard got a hug from long-time friend Steve Best
Don Hamlett set the mood for the festivities with his acoustic guitar
From left: Don Kelso, Ann Gurnee, Anna McGinn, Jack McGinn, and Councilmember Rick West
Councilmember Robert Ike and his wife Brenda
Supporters listened attentively to speakers
Councilmember Robert Ike and his wife Brenda showed support for the event speakers
Chesapeake Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan addressed the crowd
Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff obviously liked the speaker's message
Councilmember Robert Ike and his wife Brenda also enjoyed the speaker's comments
Ginny Cross and Paul Galiotos
Councilmember Rick West, wife Vicky, and daughter Carly
Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff shares a few words
Rick's son Jesse West comments on his dad's achievements to the delight of Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan
Rick's daughter Carly waves as his family is introduced
Chesapeake Commissioner of Revenue Ray Conner
Chesapeake Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan
Vicky West beams as she talks about her husband Rick
From left: Rick's wife Vicky, son Jesse, daughters Andie and Carly, sister Karen Mellott, and Chesapeake Commissioner of Revenue Ray Conner
A nice crowd filled the restaurant in support of Rick's campaign
Councilmember Rick West and James Tascano
Councilmember Rick West and Vince Mastraco
Rick's sister Karen Mellott chats with Judy Whitt
Councilmember Rick West, left, greets supporter Dwight Schaubach
Scott Matheson, KC Pollard-Lawson, and Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan