Mark R. Herring* (D)
Office Sought: Va. Senate District 33
Age: 48
Residence: Leesburg.
Education: BA, MA, University of Virginia; JD, University of Richmond.
Occupation: Lawyer, Herring Law Firm.
Web site:http://www.markherring.org
E-mail address: senator@markherring.org
Offices and positions held: Member, Virginia Senate, 2006-present; member, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, 2000-04; past chairman, United Way Campaign; member, PTA, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, Leesburg Kiwanis Club, Loudoun County Bar Association; elder, Leesburg Presbyterian Church.
Why should voters elect you?
"I am the only candidate running with the experience and knowledge to improve transportation, better manage new growth and development, and keep our schools strong."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"The most urgent issue facing my district is solving our transportation crisis. We have made a lot of progress improving transportation in the last few years, but we need to continue focusing on alleviating traffic and managing new growth to ensure traffic doesn't get worse."
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
For the first time in 20 years the General Assembly passed legislation that brings $500 million of new funds for transportation in Northern Virginia. This was a big step forward, but we need representatives who will work together with the VDOT and the Governor to secure more funding, fight to make sure Northern Virginia gets its fair share back from Richmond, and prioritize the projects that need to be addressed. When I was first elected to the Virginia Senate 18 months ago I made a list of the transportation projects needed in my district. Since being elected I have worked to solve those problems and have had success including securing funding for new interchanges on Route 28, widening Route 50 and extending Battlefield Parkway. The Senate needs a leader who will continue to fight for new funding and work to better manage growth.
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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