J.C. "Chap" Petersen (D, Incumbent)

About The Candidate

Office Sought: State Senator, Virginia (34)
Occupation: Lawyer, owner, Surovell Isaacs Petersen and Levy PLC (Fairfax); member, Virginia Senate.
Web site: http://www.fairfaxsenator.com
E-mail address: chap@fairfaxsenator.com

Education

BA, history, Williams College; JD, University of Virginia.

Offices and positions held

Member, state Senate, 2008-present; member, House of Delegates, 2002-06; member, Fairfax City Council, 1998-2002; member, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, 1998-2002; member, president's council, Good News Jail Ministry (Fairfax County); member, Virginia State Bar, Fairfax Bar Association; "Old Grays" member, N. Va. Rugby Football Club; parishioner, Truro Church.

On the Issues

What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?

The No. 1 issue anywhere is jobs and the economy. We are Virginia's economic engine and top job creator. Without a robust economy and rising real estate values in Northern Virginia, we cannot solve any other issue, whether it's building roads, improving public health or opening doors to higher education. As a state senator for Fairfax, my role is to ensure that the commonwealth remains fiscally strong, while we make critical investments in public schools, transportation infrastructure and higher education. Sound fundamentals will continue to attract new jobs.

Why should voters elect you?

I'm a proven fighter for this community. And I'm just getting started.

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