Karen K. Schultz (D)
Office Sought: Va. Senate District 27
Age: 56
Residence: Winchester.
Education: AS, respiratory care, Shenandoah University; BA, William and Mary; MBA, Shenandoah University; PhD, Virginia Tech.
Occupation: Associate professor, Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University.
Web site:http://www.karenschultz.org
E-mail address: Karen@karenschultz.org
Offices and positions held: Past chairman and member, Winchester City School Board; member, Governor's School Governing Board; executive member, Board of Trustees, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury; member, Federal Relations Network, National School Board Association; delegate, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy; member, Circle of Leadership, Shenandoah University; elder, First Presbyterian Church.
Why should voters elect you?
"I have held office, and I have a proven track record. This district deserves experience and a common-sense, efficient and transparent approach to the issues."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Transportation and illegal immigration are the two most urgent issues. Passing a comprehensive transportation package is crucial to maintaining the quality of life that all Virginians deserve. I will work for a sustained funding source that will adequately support our transportation needs and repeal the abusive-driver fees. I support the deportation of illegal immigrants upon arrest and providing businesses with the tools to verify legality. Washington has abdicated its responsibility and must commit resources to local law enforcement to clean up this mess. As a fiscal conservative, I will not burden the taxpayers of Virginia with another unfunded mandate."
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
Passing a comprehensive transportation package is the most crucial and challenging issue facing our government and Commonwealth. I will fight for a sustained funding source that will adequately support our transportation needs and work to repeal the Abusive Driver Fees. Safety on our roads and funding transportation are two separate issues and should be treated accordingly. We must move forward with intelligence while being advocates of smart growth and planning. We cannot pave our way out of this problem. Land use and regional planning must occur at all levels to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently. We must work smart, implementing programs that will provide transportation alternatives. Improved access to rail and bus transit and communities built with fewer cars in mind are the keys to improving our transportation efficiency. I will fight to put our tax dollars in our neighborhoods where they belong.
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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