Politics & Government

Fort Hunt Voter's Guide 2011

Residents will choose state, local representation on Nov. 8.

 

Elections for state and local officials are Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent the Fort Hunt area. For all of our election stories from this year, go to forthunt.patch.com/topics/participate.

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Where and When to Vote

The last day to register to vote was Monday, Oct. 17.

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Due to statewide redistricting, some voters may be going to a different polling location than in past years, even if the voter has not moved.

Complete information on absentee voting is available on the Fairfax County government website.

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WHO’S ON THE BALLOT

Fort Hunt area residents will be selecting a state senator, house delegates, and Fairfax County schools and government officials.

Ebbin, McGhee: State Senate – District 30

and are vying for Patricia Ticer’s seat in the 30th district for state senate. McGhee (website, Facebook), a Republican, works in church administration. Ebbin (website, Facebook), a Democrat, is current a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Frederick, Puller: State Senate – District 36

Republican Jeff Frederick is challenging Democratic incumbent Toddy Puller in this southeastern Fairfax and Price William counties district. Puller (website, Facebook, Twitter) was a Virginia delegate from 1992 – 2000, when she was elected to the state senate. Frederick (website, Facebook, Twitter) served three terms in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Barsa, Glean, Surovell: House of Delegates – District 44

Republican and Independent are challenging Democrat incumbent . Barsa (website, Facebook, Twitter) is serving on the Virginia Board of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Glean (website, Facebook) is a political activist and a student of constitutional government. Surovell (website, Facebook, Twitter) has served in the House of Delegates since 2010.

FAIRFAX COUNTY

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair

Incumbent (website, Facebook, Twitter)is being challenged by Republican (website, Facebook), Independent candidate Will Radle (YouTube, Facebook) and Independent candidate Christopher DeCarlo (website, YouTube).

See Patch's on topics like transportation funding, public school construction budgeting and economic development for more information about each candidate's positions.

Fairfax County Sheriff

Republican is facing current in this election. Cooper (website, Facebook) is a former deputy sheriff lieutenant.  Barry (website) has been Fairfax County Sheriff for 12 years, though there is some controversy over as it relates to his potential re-election.

Lee District Supervisor

Incumbent Jeff McKay (website) is running unopposed.

Mount Vernon District Supervisor

Incumbent Democrat Gerry Hyland (website) is running against Independent Gail Parker (website).

SCHOOL BOARD

Seven candidates are running for at-large seats on the Fairfax County school board. In addition, voters will choose school board representatives for the local school districts.

At-Large Candidates

Sheree A. Brown-Kaplan (, )
Lin-Dai Y. Kendall ()
Lolita I. Mancheno-Smoak (, )
Ryan L. McElveen (, )
Ilryong Moon (, )
Steven M. F. Stuban (, )
Theodore J. "Ted" Velkoff (, )

Mount Vernon

(website) is running against (website).

Lee District

(website) is running unopposed.

Springfield District

(website, Facebook, Twitter) is running against (website, Facebook, Twitter).

Bond Referendum: Fairfax County Public Schools

See Patch's for more information.

Shall the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue capital improvement bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $252,750,000 for the purposes of providing funds, in addition to funds from school bonds previously authorized and any other available funds, to finance, including reimbursement to the County for temporary financing for, the costs of school improvements, including acquiring, building, expanding and renovating properties, including new sites, new buildings or additions, renovations and improvements to existing buildings, and furnishings and equipment, for the Fairfax County public school system? Yes or no.

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COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY

Raymond Morrogh, a Democrat, is running unopposed. Morrogh (website) has been CA since 2007.

FAIRFAX CO. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DIRECTOR

Voters may vote for up to three people for the position of Soil and Water Conservation Director, Northern Virginia District.

The agency's goal, according to it's website, "is to promote clean streams and protected natural resources."  It is not a regulatory agency, but provides technical expertise in soils, conservation engineering, water quality and erosion control.

The candidates are:

Thomas Cranmer

Johna Good Gagnon

George W. Lamb

Peter Marchetti

John W. Peterson

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