Grant E. Lattin*
Office Sought: School Board Occoquan
Age: 56
Residence: Lake Ridge.
Education: BS, admin. of justice, Portland State Univ.; MEd, elementary ed., Marymount Univ.; JD, Univ. of Oregon.
Occupation: Partner, Lattin & Bednar LLP.
Web site:http://www.lattin.us
E-mail address: lattinforschools@aol.com
Offices and positions held: Member, Prince William County School Board, 2004-present; past school board representative to Washington Area Boards of Education; past member and currently alternate member, Prince William County Audit Committee; past chairman, Military Law Committee, Bar Association of the District of Columbia; retired judge advocate and lieutenant colonel, U.S. Marine Corps.
Why should voters elect you?
As a parent of two children still in our schools, I have a personal interest in ensuring our schools are the best they can be.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
Growth. Prince William County is one of the fastest growing counties in America. Each public school must educate every child who walks through its doors. It is essential that such growth be managed properly to ensure that schools and other public infrastructure are in place before future growth is approved. The School Board must provide timely and accurate information to the board of county supervisors when that board is making its decisions. Both boards must work together and make informed decisions to effectively manage this growth.
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
These problems cannot be solved by school boards. Yet our schools must deal with this problem daily. Our school buses must transport children safely to each school. The amount of time those buses are on the road is determined by the quality of the transportation system in Northern Virginia. Our school district's transportation and fuel expenses are directly affected by this problem. I will be a strong advocate for improved transportation solutions at both state and county levels. Effective solutions will directly improve the quality of life for our students, their parents, our school employees, and all county citizens.
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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