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Alfonso H. Lopez (D)
About The Candidate
- Office Sought: State Delegate, Virginia (49)
- Occupation: Partner, Alcalde and Fay.
- Web site: http://www.alfonsofordelegate.com/
- E-mail address: alfonsofordelegate@gmail.com
Education
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BA, American studies, Vassar College; JD, Tulane University; fellow, Sorensen Inst. for Political Leadership, U-Va.
Offices and positions held
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Member, Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, Northern Virginia Regional Board, 2005-present; steering committee member, DPVA; past president, Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia; past board member, Shirlington Employment and Education Center; past member, Arlington Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission, (Chair, Health & Human Resources Committee); past-board member, Arlington Veterans' Memorial YMCA, 2005-06.
On the Issues
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
In 2009, Northern Virginia had the nation's second-worst traffic congestion, significantly affecting our health, environment and quality of life. Our region is also the economic engine for the commonwealth; without increased transportation resources, we limit future job growth and economic potential. Under former governor Tim Kaine, I worked to help find joint federal, state and local smart growth, BRAC infrastructure and Dulles Metrorail solutions for our region. My priorities include incentives for transit and telecommuting; permanent transportation infrastructure and maintenance funding; high-speed rail; walking, bicycling and trails; locally controlled, coordinated land-use and transportation decisions; and, specifically, Columbia Pike transit and complete streets.
Why should voters elect you?
A civic and Democratic leader, adviser to former governor Tim Kaine, an Obama administration appointee, I have the experience to represent our values effectively in Richmond.
