Gary M. Clemens* (R)
Office Sought: Clerk of the Court
Age: 44
Residence: Ashburn.
Education: BA, political science, James Madison University; master of public administration, George Mason University.
Occupation: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Loudoun County.
Web site:http://www.clemens4clerk.com
E-mail address: gary4clerk@aol.com
Offices and positions held: Clerk of the Circuit Court, 2000-present; president, Virginia Court Clerks' Association; member, Virginia Circuit Court advisory committee; chairman, Loudoun United Way campaign; public relations coordinator, Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club; member, Hamilton Baptist Church; coach, Loudoun Youth Soccer Association; coach, Dulles Little League; coach, Farmwell Station basketball; past member, Advisory Commission on Youth.
Why should voters elect you?
For this constitutional office, professional experience is the measure of the qualifications. I have 20 years of circuit court management experience in Northern Virginia.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
Growth. As the county's population grows, the demands on the clerk's office increase dramatically. The growth in the county translates into more criminal and civil court cases, the issuance of more marriage licenses, an increase in the number of jury trials, an increase in the probate of wills and increased workload in other court services. With the General Assembly providing less funding for Loudoun, there is pressure on the local Board of Supervisors to fund more of my office's operations. To fulfill my obligations as clerk, I have implemented cost-effective technology solutions to improve the delivery of services.
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
As Clerk of the Circuit Court, I do not enact laws or ordinances or adopt policies related to traffic and transportation. However,as an elected official, I have encouraged our legislators in Richmond to provide more funding to Loudoun for transportation. Loudoun is an attractive community in the region and we can enhance the community by improving our transportation systems and infrastructure. I have done my part as Clerk of the Circuit Court to improve the traffic problems, as I have introduced technology solutions that allow court patrons to have access to public court records using remote access technology. By providing access to the same public records that are contained within the courthouse in Leesburg to legal professionals who pay a fee for this enhanced service, I am encouraging professional patrons to stay off the roads because they can conduct business using this technology.
Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?
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