Henrico Citizen, Election 2023: Dillon to challenge Taylor for Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s seat

Shannon is originally from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and a law degree from Florida State University.

Shannon used to be special assistant U.S. Attorney and a criminal defense attorney. She served in the U.S. Navy.

Shannon L. Dillon's campaign for commonwealth attorney is her first entry into politics.

Plans to focus her efforts on addressing youth crime.

Said, "I pledge to promote and restore a positive relationship between the community and our law enforcement partners. I will hold my staff to an extremely high standard of accountability.”

- Plans to focus her efforts on addressing youth crime.
- Said, "I pledge to promote and restore a positive relationship between the community and our law enforcement partners. I will hold my staff to an extremely high standard of accountability.”

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As of July 25, 2023, Shannon L. Dillon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Shannon L. Dillon

Shannon Dillon was born in Dallas, Texas. Dillon attended Old Dominion University, and earned her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law.

Shannon is a former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Defense Attorney. She served in the United States Navy.

Shannon L. Dillon's campaign for Commonwealth Attorney is her first entry into politics.

- Plans to focus her efforts on addressing youth crime.
- Stated, "I pledge to promote and restore a positive relationship between the community and our law enforcement partners. I will hold my staff to an extremely high standard of accountability.”

As of July 25, 2023, Shannon L. Dillon’s website did not contain information on this issue and Shannon L. Dillon did not complete our questionnaire.

Shannon Dillon was born in Dallas, Texas. Dillon attended Old Dominion University. She earned her JD from The Florida State University College of Law.

Shannon is a former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Defense Attorney. Shannon was in the United States Navy.

- Plans to would focus her efforts on addressing youth crime.
- Stated, "I pledge to promote and restore a positive relationship between the community and our law enforcement partners. I will hold my staff to an extremely high standard of accountability.”

- The Commonwealth's Attorney is the top prosecutor for criminal cases in your city or county. They work closely with police officers and victims, decide whether to bring criminal charges, and lead prosecutions in court.
- Commonwealth’s Attorneys often supervise a team of assistant prosecutors and staff in their office.
- Most Commonwealth’s Attorneys are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years. Elections are partisan. 
- Their salary varies by locality and experience, but the average in Virginia is around $150,000.