Patrick J. Layden*
Office Sought: Clifton Town Council
Age: 67
Residence: Clifton.
Education: Master's certificate, project management, ESI Int'l/GWU; DRI Int'l-certified business continuity professional.
Occupation: Disaster recovery planning, Virginia Department of Emergency Management; veteran, U.S. Navy.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: pjlayden@verizon.net
Offices and positions held: Member, Clifton Town Council, 1974-79, 1984-90, 2006-present; member, Town of Clifton Planning Commission, 1983-90, Clifton Board of Zoning Appeals, 1974-76; member, former president, Clifton Betterment Association; president, Clifton Gentleman's Club.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
Implement the suggested strategies contained in the new Clifton Town Plan when it is approved; obtain additional revenue and grant funding for the town; and Clifton Town Hall restoration work.
Why should voters elect you?
I have 14 years' experience, knowledge and insight gained by serving on the Town Council, commissions, boards, committees and civic associations, and achieving significant results.
What steps, if any, should your county take to mitigate the affects of a slowing economy?
No response given.
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?
No response given.
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