Michael C. May* (R)

Office Sought: District Supervisor Occoquan
Age: 32
Residence: Lake Ridge.
Education: BA, government, College of William and Mary; JD, George Mason University School of Law.
Occupation: Lawyer, Albo & Oblon LLP.
Web site:http://www.votemikemay.com
E-mail address: mike@votemikemay.com
Offices and positions held: Occoquan District Supervisor, Prince William Board of County Supervisors, 2006-present; at-large planning commissioner, 2004-06; Social Services Board, 2003-04; vice chairman, PW Conservation Alliance; vice chairman and program director, PW Boys and Girls Club Board; member, Lake Ridge Lions Club; member, PW Regional Chamber of Commerce; member, 2002 road bond committee; member, LOCCA-PELT; Virginia Bar Assn.

Why should voters elect you?

I have the experience, energy and determination to keep making a positive difference for Prince William County families. I will always put their interests first.

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

Our most urgent problem remains rapid, uncontrolled development. We must do a better job ensuring that future development mitigates its impacts by providing adequate infrastructure including school sites, transportation improvements, parks and open space, and funding for additional public safety personnel. If we fail to do so, residents will continue to bear the costs of new development through higher real estate taxes. We can address this in a meaningful way through new transportation impact fee authority, proffers and the county's new open space plan. I will use all of these tools to protect and improve our quality of life.

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

Prince William County has done more to address local transportation than any other jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For example, in FY 08 we will spend $30.6 million on local transportation bond projects (approximately 5.3 cents on our tax rate). These monies have funded vital transportation improvements, including the PW Parkway intersections at Minnieville and Old Bridge. We must continue to be aggressive in local bond financing and ensure that future road bond projects are completed on time and on budget. In addition, we need to use our new transportation impact fee authority so that "by right" development pays its fair share to offset the transportation impacts it creates. Moreover, we must continue to support commuter options like HOV and work with other leaders in the region to comprehensively address this issue. I have a proven record of improving transportation and I look forward to the challenge ahead.

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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