Corey A. Stewart* (R)

Office Sought: Supervisors Chairman
Age: 39
Residence: Woodbridge.
Education: BS, international relations, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service; JD, William Mitchell College of Law.
Occupation: Chairman, Prince William Board of County Supervisors; international trade lawyer, Foley & Lardner.
Web site:http://www.coreystewart.com
E-mail address: corey@coreystewart.com

Elected offices/civic activities:

Chairman, Prince William Board of County Supervisors, 2006-present; Occoquan District supervisor, 2004-06;
parishioner, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church; member, Knights of Columbus; board member, Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments; former board member, Boys & Girls Club of Prince William, Potomac Rappahanock Transportation Commission; former member, Lake Ridge Rotary; Eagle Scout.

Why should voters elect you?

I was elected chairman just 10 months ago. In that short time, I have cracked down on illegal immigration and sharply reduced residential development.

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

Too much housing development. Several years of uncontrolled residential growth have crowded our schools, congested our roads and overwhelmed public services. Immediately after becoming chairman last year, I passed a resolution to sharply slow down residential development. At the same time, I began working to increase the fees developers pay for new roads, schools, police, fire and rescue, and parks. I also passed a budget that focused more resources on road construction. Finally, I initiated a plan to preserve more park and green space in the county.

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

First, I will continue to slow residential development. This will allow us to catch up with needed roads and mass transit. Because the state is failing to fund new road improvements, we must continue to build our own. As Chairman, I have already opened several new County road projects--including Sudly Manor Drive, Linton Hall Road, Parkway intersection improvements and others. I have focused more of the County budget on transportation, allowing us to finance the $300 million 2006 road bond. As a result, we will soon see widenings of Route 28, Old Carolina Road, Prince William Parkway and Route 1. I am also requiring developers to pay more for transportation improvements. I am working to expedite the new Route 29/I-66 interchange through a public/private partnership. On the 95 corridor, I am working to expand the Horner Road and 234 commuter lots. I am also fighting against HOT lanes.

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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