Robert G. Marshall* (R)

Office Sought: Va. House of Delegates District 13
Age: 64
Residence: Manassas.
Education: AA, Montgomery College; BA, history/philosophy, Belmont Abbey; MA, Cal. State; course work, U-Baltimore Law School.
Occupation: Member, Virginia House of Delegates; research consultant.
Web site:http://www.delegatebob.com
E-mail address: delegatebobmarshall@hotmail.com
Offices and positions held: Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1992-present; chairman, General Assembly Stem Cell Study Committee, Privileges and Elections subcommittee; vice chairman, Counties, Cities and Towns Committee; Advisory Committee for Prince William Parkway; member, Knights of Columbus.

Why should voters elect you?

"Voters value my experience in government, candor on issues, that I keep promises and the energy I have to work for citizens in Richmond."

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

"Uncontrolled growth spawns problems, e.g., traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Businesses hiring illegal immigrants cause crowded schools and underground economy that hurts legitimate businesses and citizens. Responsibility for these areas rests with local, state and federal government, so coordination is a challenge but must be cooperatively addressed. To meet growth, Virginia's biennial budget has increased spending from fiscal 2002-04 to fiscal 2006-08: road/mass transit, $6.4 billion to $9.2 billion; K-12 schools, $8 billion to $11.5 billion; public safety, $2.7 billion to $3.4 billion. After the 2010 Census, Northern Virginia will receive big increases in state funding due to greater representation."

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

Road-mass transit improvements can be funded with the $750 Million per year (now $1.1 Billion) that the 2002 “Wilder Commission on Efficiency & Effectiveness” found Virginia could save without cutting services. Former Governor Wilder (and COO of Capital One) headed the year-long Commission. Their recommendations have been largely ignored by the last two Governors. The Assembly needs to pass my Constitutional Amendment locking up transportation funds from diversion to other uses. (House passed, Senate blocked). Virginia should not subsidize sprawl. As fuel efficient vehicles increase, road funds from gasoline taxes decrease. Virginia needs a fair revenue source based on actual road usage. My 2006 law allows building inter-county toll roads. I also hope to pass my bill making tractor trailers pay their fair share of maintenance for damaged interstates. We funded and constructed the widening of I-66 and Linton Hall Road. Route 50 widening (3.2 miles) has also been funded.

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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