Dave W. Marsden* (D)

Office Sought: Va. House of Delegates District 41
Age: 60
Residence: Burke.
Education: BA, sociology, Randolph-Macon College.
Occupation: Court coordination project director, Development Services Group.
Web site:http://www.marsdenfordelegate.com
E-mail address: david.marsden@cox.net
Offices and positions held: Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 2006-present; past president, Virginia Juvenile Justice Association; past president, Virginia Council on Juvenile Detention; past president, West Lynch Foundation; board member, Fairfax Partnership for Youth; board member, Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Elected offices/civic activities:

Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 2006-present;
past president, Virginia Juvenile Justice Association; past president, Virginia Council on Juvenile Detention; past president, West Lynch Foundation; board member, Fairfax Partnership for Youth; board member, Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Why should voters elect you?

I try to answer e-mail and letters with personal phone calls whenever possible, creating a continual dialogue with my constituents. Constituent service is paramount.

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

Our transportation needs have yet to be adequately addressed, despite this year's transportation package. I feel that the funding was inadequate and the sources unsustainable. Our quality of life and ongoing economic prosperity depend on the General Assembly having the foresight to invest beyond what are seen as immediate needs.

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

As previously stated, this is our most serious problem in Northern Virginia. We must continue to encourage transit oriented development and give localities throughout Virginia the authority to clearly define and enforce zoning decisions. We must change the way we grow in Virginia so that the dollars we invest in transportation begin to solve the problem, rather than merely keep up with it. Incentives for telecommuting, new transportation-related technologies and mass transit must be a part of the solution. We cannot pour enough asphalt to solve the problem, but we must not be afraid to build new roads and expand existing ones when necessary.

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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