Mike J. "Spike" Williams (I)

Office Sought: District Supervisor Hunter Mill
Age: 41
Residence: Herndon.
Education: Some college, no degree.
Occupation: Owner, Realtor, Williams Realty; project manager, Orange Business Services.
Web site:http://www.vote4spike.org
E-mail address: vote4spike@gmail.com
Offices and positions held: Chairman, Facilities and Grounds Committee, Moneys Corner Homeowners Association; press liaison, safety volunteer and cheer dad, Chantilly Youth Association Cheerleading; associate member, Western Fairfax Women's Republican Club.

Why should voters elect you?

"I have seen our community from multiple socioeconomic perspectives. I bring strength of character, common sense, honesty and compassion to the Board of Supervisors."

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

"The most urgent problem facing Hunter Mill District is that it has been identified ... as an easy place to approve high-density zoning changes and in turn generate more revenue for Fairfax County. The strains those density changes have on traffic, safety and human services, education and quality of life for Hunter Mill residents aren't a priority for our current leadership. Hunter Mill needs and deserves leadership that is focused on advocating for the interests of its residents, not for those of special interest groups. I will provide that leadership to the people of Hunter Mill."

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

As Supervisor I will inherit a severely insufficient transportation infrastructure to accommodate the volume of traffic that has been allowed to clog our roads by poor land use decisions. I will not cast my vote in favor of density increases unless the surrounding communities have been prepared for the added strain. I will advocate for the improvement of intersections and timing of traffic signals that cause overwhelming delays to rush hour commuters. I will examine our options to eliminate the phased approach to the Dulles rail project so that the Wiehle Avenue station won't be the interim commuter collection point for all of Fairfax County, Loudoun County and all points West. I will pursue the dismantling of the sole source Dulles Transit Partners Design-Build Contract signed by the Board and push tirelessly for an open bid process to provide a tunnel through Tysons.

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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