Paul F. Ferguson (D)
Office Sought: Clerk of the Court
Age: 43
Residence: Fairlington.
Education: BS, economics, James Madison University; JD, George Mason University School of Law.
Occupation: Chairman, Arlington County Board; lawyer.
Web site:http://www.paulferguson.org
E-mail address: info@paulferguson.org
Offices and positions held: Chairman, Arlington County Board, (1999, 2003, 2007), member, 1996-present; member, Arlington County Bar Association, 1994-present; member, District of Columbia Bar, 1993-present; member, Virginia State Bar, 1992-present; chairman, National Association of Counties, Green Government Advisory Board; first vice president, Virginia Association of Counties; member, Kiwanis Club of Arlington and Leadership Arlington.
Why should voters elect you?
"My technology plan and customer service ethic. Relevant experience as an attorney practicing in the Circuit Court and 12 years as a county board member."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"The most urgent problem is funding levels for infrastructure, education, public safety and transportation. The office of the Circuit Court for Arlington and Falls Church, which the clerk of the court manages, is known as a leader in Virginia. Great customer service is provided now and will continue under my leadership. There are a number of technology improvements I will make. My first technology priority is protecting personal data such as Social Security numbers. After ensuring this data cannot be accessed, most services, including land records, will be provided online to the public."
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
As Clerk of the Circuit Court, making sure employees and those who need to come to court are able to attend in a timely manner is important to me. As a past chairman and current member of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, I have worked hard to address this issue.
Arlington creates many commuting and transportation options. Arlington has great bus and rail service that is actively marketed to businesses and residents. Arlington has miles of bike trails and lanes.
Arlington has created a mixed use, pedestrian friendly environment in the transit centers. Giving people the opportunity to live, work, and shop in the same place reduces auto demand. Concentrating development around transit centers has enabled Arlington to reduce traffic.
Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?
just right
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