Frank J. Principi (D)

Office Sought: District Supervisor Woodbridge
Age: 48
Residence: Woodbridge.
Education: BA, political science, UCLA; MA candidate, international affairs, University of Maryland.
Occupation: Owner, managing partner, Crisis Partners International.
Web site:http://www.principiforsupervisor.com
E-mail address: electfrank@principiforsupervisor.com
Offices and positions held: Chairman, Prince William County Future Commission; member, Prince William County transportation mobility advisory group, Knights of Columbus; vice chairman, Prince William County Board of Equalization; president, Dawson Landing homeowners association; vice president, Aquinas PTO.

Why should voters elect you?

I have the commitment, experience and vision to implement a vision of a 'New Woodbridge.' I'll be a full-time supervisor and work for all citizens.

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

Woodbridge is struggling with illegal immigration, explosive residential growth and traffic gridlock. These three crises are negatively impacting our quality of life and our sense of community. County government must put additional pressure on Congress to protect our borders, state government is needed to penalize employers and landlords that facilitate illegal immigration, and county government needs to enforce our existing zoning laws. Managed growth will include 'smart' cities, sufficient critical infrastructure and schools, and mass-transit options to ensure neighborhood resurgence. Party politics must be put aside and 'govern' returned to our local government.

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

I will be championing a multi-part solution to gridlock in the county. I will accelerate the revitalization of Route 1 (including the addition of two lanes), offer a commuter ferry service to the Navy Yard and the Pentagon, and work to extend Metro from Springfield to Potomac Mills Mall (via Fort Belvoir to accomodate the relocation of military personnel in the region). As a member of PWC's Mobility Advisory Committee, we will recommend greater mass transit options for the citizens of the county, including Bus Rapid Transit, and additonal PRTC rail lines and stations.

We will also explore whether local government can implement market incentives to encourage regional employer use of telecommuting, compressed schedules, telework centers, and the removal of retail deliveries during the morning rush hour in some areas.

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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