John W. Peterson*

Office Sought: Soil and Water Conservation District Director Northern Virginia
Age: 73
Residence: Burke.
Education: BS, civil eng., South Dakota State U.; MA, public admin., Central Michigan U.; bachelor of laws, LaSalle U.
Occupation: President, CEO, KEMPS consultants; retired USDA, Army; retired executive director, National Watershed Coalition.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: jwpeterson@cox.net
Offices and positions held: Director, N.Va. Soil and Water Conservation District, 2006-present; past Little League coach, umpire; past Cub, Boy Scout leader; past neighborhood watch coordinator; member, GMU Patriot Club; board member, Va. Assn. of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; fellow, Soil and Water Conservation Society; past chairman, Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control; past president, International Erosion Control Assn.

Why should voters elect you?

"My entire professional career has been in soil and water conservation, specializing in erosion control and water resources. My qualifications are unique."

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

"Ensuring that our land and water management practices enhance and improve water quality in our precious lakes, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. I believe water availability and quality are our most serious natural resource issues, not just in Fairfax County but throughout the world."

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

While traffic problems can often affect air and water qiality, traffic problems themselves are not the jurisdiction of the Soil and Water Conservation District.

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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