Elizabeth F. "Beth" Arthur* (D)
Office Sought: Sheriff
Age: 50
Residence: Rock Spring.
Education: BS, mass communication, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Occupation: Sheriff, Arlington County.
Web site:http://www.sheriffbetharthur.com
E-mail address: barthur@comcast.net
Offices and positions held: Sheriff, Arlington County, 2000-present; chairman, Department of Criminal Justice Services Board; member, American Correctional Association, National Sheriffs' Association, Virginia Sheriffs' Association, and Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy; past president, Leadership Arlington Board of Regents; member, parent teacher associations, Jamestown Elementary and Williamsburg Middle schools.
Why should voters elect you?
"Because I understand the functions and demands of the office and have administrative experience and leadership qualities to meet these demands with 22 years' service."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"As sheriff and a constitutional officer, we must continue to safely and securely manage the jail and courthouse operations with a growing and diverse population. A pressing issue for the sheriff's office is the current proposal by the Virginia General Assembly Republicans to address illegal immigration."
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
*NR*
Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?
decline to answer
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