James M. Scott* (D)

Office Sought: Va. House of Delegates District 53
Age: 70
Residence: Briarwood.
Education: BA, MA, English, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; MPA, George Mason University.
Occupation: Consultant, Inova Health System.
Web site:http://www.delegatejimscott.com
E-mail address: deljscott@aol.com
Offices and positions held: Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1992-present; member, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, 1972-86; member, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of Directors, Fairfax Partnership for Youth Board of Directors; founder and past president, Fairfax Fair Board of Directors, AHOME.

Elected offices/civic activities:

Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1992-present; member, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, 1972-86; member, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of Directors, Fairfax Partnership for Youth Board of Directors; founder and past president, Fairfax Fair Board of Directors, AHOME.

Why should voters elect you?

"My leadership and accomplishments in election reform, affordable housing, transportation funding, technology and education merit voter support."

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

"Reducing traffic congestion, reforming and funding the state and local mental health systems, fully funding the commonwealth's share of public education and higher education,as well as promoting housing opportunities for our workforce."

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

Fully funding Northern Virginia's 2030 Tranportation Plan, promoting telework and flextime, in addition to car pools, ridesharing, and a system of consolidated shuttles, plus taking advantage of techology to reduce single-occupancy vehicles and promoting development near transit.

Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?

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