Gail H. Barb* (R)
Office Sought: Clerk of the Court
Age: 56
Residence: Warrenton.
Education: Fauquier High School.
Occupation: Clerk, Fauquier Circuit Court.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: clerk@fauquiercounty.gov
Offices and positions held: Clerk, Fauquier Circuit Court, 2000-present; member, executive committee, Virginia Court Clerks Association; past historian, Virginia Court Clerks Association; member, Fauquier County Republican Committee, Piedmont Republican Women's Club, Virginia Association of Local Elected Constitutional Officers.
Why should voters elect you?
I have 36 years' experience in performing the duties required of this office. I am dedicated to providing efficient and courteous public service.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
The citizens' look to the clerk for an explanation of the workings of the court system to research their public records and to file appropriate documents with the court. The clerk must continue to work with the legal community to provide a better understanding of the legal resources available to the public.
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
I will continue to improve online access to court and land records to alleviate travel to the courthouse. In the future, the public can expect to e-file land records and court pleadings.
Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?
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