Michael J. Polychrones*
Office Sought: Vienna Town Council
Age: 50
Residence: Vienna Woods.
Education: BS, administration of justice, Virginia Commonwealth University; Certified Planning Commissioner, Virginia Tech.
Occupation: Program manager, American Bankers Insurance Association.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: polychrones@verizon.net
Offices and positions held: Member, Vienna Town Council, 1996-2003 and 2004-present; Planning Commission, 1994-96; Transportation Safety Commission, 1993-94; Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, 1995-2000; Executive Committee Virginia; Vienna Presbyterian Church; Vienna Host Lions Club; Sons of the American Legion 180, Vienna; life member, Vienna Jaycees; honorary chairman, Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Capital Campaign.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
The most urgent problems in my mind are: 1) the ongoing maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure to deliver safe drinkable water at a reasonable cost to the citizens; 2) the continued encroachment of intense development from Tysons Corner, and to remain engaged in the overall planning process to protect the Vienna neighborhoods adjacent to Tysons and the rest of the town; and 3) implementing the available land-use tools to effectively maintain our community so that it remains a good place to live, work and do business.
Why should voters elect you?
I ask that you vote for me again to continue the work of maintaining the unique character of Vienna to remain an economically viable community.
What steps, if any, should your county take to mitigate the affects of a slowing economy?
The Town of Vienna has limited resources and authority to deal with local economies. The best we can do is promote existing business for the value to the community and where applicable, provide zoning incentives.
In March, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the transportation package passed by lawmakers last year unconstitutional, endangering major projects across the region. What steps, if any, should the county, region and state take to address funding issues for transportation projects?
Transportation is a State responsibility and I believe Virginia should set up a defined revenue stream to fund major capital transportation improvements through the use of bond funding. Localities have always funded major capital improvements.
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