Matthew A. Brooks* (I)

Office Sought: Soil and Water Conservation Director Prince William District
Age: 46
Residence: Nokesville.
Education: BS, Old Dominion University; MS, Virginia Tech.
Occupation: Environmental engineer.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: mabrooks12@yahoo.com
Offices and positions held: Vice chairman, director, Prince William soil and water conservation district.

Why should voters elect you?

My education and background is in the environmental field. I have experience in dealing with local water-quality issues and local and state governments.

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

Procuring proper levels of funding (state and local) to continue to be effective in promoting soil and water conservation to the landowners and schoolchildren of Prince William County.

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

Although not related to my position, I have been active in petitioning for "smart growth" in Prince William County and the Northern Va. Area.

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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