Mary H. Hynes (D)
Office Sought: County Board
Age: 54
Residence: Lyon Village.
Education: BA, textiles, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minn.
Occupation: Executive director, Bowen McCauley Dance.
Web site:http://www.maryhynes.org
E-mail address: mary.hynes@verizon.net
Offices and positions held: Member, Arlington School Board, 1995-2006; chairman, 1997-98, 2001-2002, 2006; member, Governor's Start Strong Council Task Force on Governance; member, Arlington Kiwanis; board member, Vanguard Services Unlimited, addiction recovery services organization; member, League of Women Voters; member, American Association of University Women; chairman, Arlington YMCA Strategic Planning Committee.
Why should voters elect you?
"As an activist and school board member, I've built strong relationships, honed my leadership skills and made tough decisions. I have the experience Arlington needs."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Arlington is a fortunate small town in the middle of a metroplex. We have a wonderfully diverse population, great neighborhoods, vital commercial areas, top-notch public schools, excellent public safety programs and well-run public services. As we go forward, retaining Arlington's character and quality of life is critical. We need to remain a caring, welcoming community. We need to preserve existing affordable housing and expand wherever we can. We must continue to provide help to those in need. And we need to manage our finances and our capital program effectively and efficiently."
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
Arlingtonians want a community where more of us can walk, bike, or use transit to get to work and meet our daily needs. Helping more people live comfortably without cars is important to addressing our regionâs transportation challenges. In addition, for those who must use cars, our roads and bridges must be safe and well-maintained.
Under any scenario, Metrorail and Metrobus must deliver frequent, reliable, convenient service at least 18 hours every day to places people want to go, including Tysons and Dulles. And we should initiate light rail or bus rapid transit where it makes sense.
Locally, Arlington should expand the ART bus system and bike- and pedestrian-friendly projects. As our community evolves, we should encourage modest mixed-use transit-friendly development along our major corridors as a way to promote walking and biking, buffer our neighborhoods and protect open space.
Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?
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