Bill S. Day Jr. (D)

Office Sought: Va. House of Delegates District 31
Age: 56
Residence: Warrenton.
Education: BS, construction, Arizona State University; MBA, Harvard University; MA, counseling, West Virginia University.
Occupation: Licensed professional counselor, self-employed.
Web site:http://www.dayfordelegate.org
E-mail address: bill@dayfordelegate.org
Offices and positions held: Volunteer, Prince William and Fauquier Habitat for Humanity; volunteer, Project Mend-A-House; member, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce, Fauquier Chamber of Commerce, Piedmont Environmental Council, St. James Episcopal Church.

Why should voters elect you?

I will put aside partisanship and professional politics to find real solutions to the everyday problems we face and work for a better Virginia.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?

Transportation is absolutely the largest concern facing this district. People are frustrated with the partisan bickering and professional politics that have taken priority over progress in Richmond. The most urgent issue with transportation would be the abusive-driver fees that my opponent has a record of supporting. The voters are infuriated by the unfair fees and disgusted with these hidden taxes. When I'm out knocking on doors, voters consistently talk about how they are ready for a change in the Virginia General Assembly. They want a new energy in Richmond that will be proactive on transportation and fight for Virginians.

What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?

We need to start by securing reliable funding for transporation and abuser fees are not part of that equation. We need to make sure that the transportation funds are being spent wisely and that projects are finished on time and on budget. I believe that we need to stop playing politics with transportation funding and make sure that areas that need transportation funding the most, like the 31st District, get their fair share. We also need to focus on a more balanced approach that includes expanding public transporation, improving roads, and increasing telecommuting opportunities. I believe that we are going to have to work together to find real solutions for transporation. I look forward to providing the leadership we need to see progress in transportation. We cannot afford another six years of inaction in the General Assembly. We need to act now to solve this problem.

Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?

not restrictive enough

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