Jeff C. McKay (D)

Office Sought: District Supervisor Lee
Age: 33
Residence: Groveton.
Education: BS, public administration, James Madison University; graduate, Sorenson Institute of Political Leadership, U-Va.
Occupation: Chief of staff to Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman.
Web site:http://www.mckay4supervisor.com
E-mail address: info@mckay4supervisor.com
Offices and positions held: Reserve deputy sheriff; chairman, Del. Mark Sickles's transportation advisory committee; member, Board of Supervisors' 2001 Committee on Reapportionment, Southeast Health Planning Task Force; former board member, United Community Ministries.

Why should voters elect you?

"Because experience counts. Having worked as Supervisor Kauffman's chief of staff for nearly 12 years, I know how to get things done."

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

"Neighborhood protection in our older, affordable neighborhoods where overcrowding, illegal commercial businesses, cars parked on lawns, trash, buildings without permits and other zoning ordinance violations are rampant. These problems impact neighborhood stability, property values, community pride and social capital. We need swift but fair enforcement of the zoning ordinance; we must look outside the county government for more tools from the state and federal government. The county's new zoning strike team is a good first step; it must be followed with additional staffing and resources. We need tougher fines, field violation notices and the courts' cooperation to hold violators accountable."

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

There are no easy solutions to our traffic problems and any solution will have to be a multi-jurisdictional effort. That being said, In Fairfax County we have the ability to address traffic in two ways. First, by fighting for State funding our most needed projects. Projects don’t have to be massive interchanges or super highways through existing residential neighborhoods—we can’t pave our way out of all our problems. We must make necessary transit, bike, and pedestrian improvements and give people options for getting around. BRAC makes this even more imperative. Second, we have to change the way we grow. We need to emphasize transit-oriented development, mixed land use, and targeted redevelopment in Springfield and Route One. We also need to ensure growth that deemphasizes cars and promotes other modes of getting around. Proper mixed use development can also be useful in cutting down vehicle trips.

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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