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Patrick N. Forrest (R)
About The Candidate
- Office Sought: State Senator, Virginia (32)
- Occupation: Lawyer; officer, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.
- Web site: http://www.forrest2011.com/
- E-mail address: patrick@forrest2011.com
Education
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BA, English, Virginia Military Institute; JD, Syracuse University College of Law; MA, laws, GWU.
Offices and positions held
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Member, Fairfax County school board, business and advisory council; member, Fairfax County school board, textbook selection committee; member, advisory council, Children Inc.; member, Military Officers Association of America; advisory council, Military Officers Association of America.
On the Issues
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
If Northern Virginia is to avoid the economic deflation gripping much of the country and remain one of the most vibrant regional economies in our nation, we must take swift and decisive action. A looming economic cliff that we face in Northern Virginia is the projected fee increases on the Dulles Toll Road. To pay for Phase 2 of Dulles Rail, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority plans to stick commuters with 75 percent of the capital cost. By MWAA's own estimates, tolls will reach as much as $17 round trip by 2016 and $34 round trip by 2040.
Why should voters elect you?
I will bring an independent voice and new perspective to the state Senate, focused on getting things done for Northern Virginia.
