Victor Vandell (D)
Office Sought: D.C. Council Ward 7
Age: 44
Residence: Deanwood.
Education: MS, organic chemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology; PhD, analytical chemistry, Louisiana State University.
Occupation: Unemployed.
Web site:http://drvandellforward7.com
E-mail address: vandellv@yahoo.com
Offices and positions held: Vice president, Capital View Civic Association; vice chairman, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now-School Modernization Oversight Committee; member, Northeast Boundary Civic Association, Capital View Civic Association, Hillcrest Communit
Why should voters elect you?
"My unique background will allow me to bring a new and different perspective to the council. Ward 7 voters recruited me and support my representation."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"The most urgent issue facing Ward 7 is the inadequate educational system. Walking this ward, I have met numerous parents and children who express concern about this important issue whose outcomes have directly impacted them and their current quality of life. This ward has one of the highest population of children in the city and resolutions to this issue cannot be elevated, discussed or emphasized enough. The system has failed our children and has resulted in numerous adverse effects to our communities; it's time for action. Prioritizing the educational needs of our children is long overdue."
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