Linda T. "Toddy" Puller* (D)
Office Sought: Va. Senate District 36
Age: 63
Residence: Mason Hill.
Education: BA, art history, Mary Washington College.
Occupation: Senator, District 36, Virginia Senate.
Web site:http://www.toddy.org
E-mail address: tpuller@aol.com
Offices and positions held: Member, Virginia Senate, 2000-present; member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1992-2000; commissioner, Potomac Rappahannock and Transportation Commission; board of advisers, Fort Belvoir's Base Realignment and Closure; board, SciencePort Belmont Bay; past member, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission; member, Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Why should voters elect you?
I believe there is more to be done to improve the quality of life for all citizens and move the Commonwealth of Virginia forward.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
Transportation. Commuting to and from work is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for people from Prince William County. It is even very difficult getting around to do errands on Saturdays.
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
Need to repeal the abusive driver fees and add a sales tax to gasoline to generate needed revenue for maintenance, new roads and transit across Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth. This is necessary to address the transportation crisis for a long-term, sustainable solution rather than "gimmicks" that really will not work. And, it would be more equitable as all users would pay including those from out of state.
Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?
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