As the June 9 Primary Election nears, the candidates for Rock Hill District Supervisor have outlined the issues.

Both Wendy Mauer and Adela Bertoldi, both Republicans, seek to replace Cord Sterling on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.  

Maurer is focused on recruiting and retaining new teachers. When it comes to development, Maurer said she will argue to first have roads and “adequate infrastructure” in place before development begins.

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Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to incumbent Prince William Woodbridge Distirct Supervisor Frank J. Principi. An incumbent, he’s running to keep his seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors representing the Woodbridge District.

Principi faces Republican challenger Steve Chapman in the November General Election on Nov. 3, 2015.  

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Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to incumbent  Senator Richard “Dick” H. Black. He’s running to keep his seat in the Virginia State Senate, representing the 13th District that includes portions of Prince William and Loudoun counties. 

Black faces Democratic challenger Dr. Jill McCabe in the November General Election on Nov. 3, 2015.  

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PL: What are the top three major issues facing the district you wish to represent?

Black: 

1. Stop the 230 V Power Line from passing overhead through the district.
2. Stop the bi-county parkway.
3. Oppose the state portion of Obamacare.

PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues?

Black:

1. I have spearheaded efforts to require the power line to be built underground, along I-66.
2. Organized a broad coalition of community members and political officials to oppose the parkway. Our efforts are very close to succeeding.
3. My budget amendment blocked Gov. McAuliffe from expanding Obamacare and adding 400,000 people to the welfare rolls. 

PL: From your perspective, what is the job description of the office you’re seeking?

Black: I have represented Prince William and Loudoun for four years in the Virginia State Senate and representing over 200,000 people effectively is a full-time job.  

PL: What expertise will you bring to the office?

Black: I served in the House of Delegates for eight years and have served in the Senate for four years. I am an attorney with a degree in accounting and have deep experience in highway construction and military affairs. Served in the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government.  

PL: Do you feel that the average citizen is well-informed and understands the workings of local government? If not, how do you intend on improving communication with your constituency?

Black: I attend at least five events a week to inform people about the actions of the legislature. I spend about 60 hours a week working on constituent issues, inform the public through social media and emails and work with students learning about Virginia’s government. 

PL: Have you ever made any mistakes in your public life? How have they affected you?

Black: Occasionally, I have supported candidates who failed to live up to their promises once elected. This is why I have never voted for a tax increase and remained unwavering in my commitment to traditional family values.  

PL: Our readers want leaders in local government. Why should they vote for you? 

Black: I have represented the district well in the Senate for four years. I have opposed every tax increase. I sponsored legislation to keep Common Core out of Virginia. I earned an A rating from the Chamber of Commerce three years in a row. I have a 100% rating from the VCDL. I am pro-life. I vote for energy independence. As a member of the Privacy Caucus, I have co-sponsored legislation to protect our privacy rights from government intrusion. I’ve enacted laws to protect women from sexual assault. I sponsored legislation to prevent subsidies for illegal immigrants. I have sponsored numerous school choice bills.  

Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to Andrea Bailey. She’s running to represent the Potomac Magisterial District on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.

Bailey faces Derrick Wood in a June 9, 2015 Primary Election. The winner of the Primary Election will go on to face Republican Incumbent Maureen Caddigan in the November General Election on Nov. 3, 2015.  

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PL: What are the top three major issues facing the district you wish to represent?

Bailey: Transportation, housing, and education.

PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues?

Bailey: Transportation- Create alternate sources of transportation for workers, families and friends visiting the Prince William County. I would like to improve the roads and infrastructure for traveling inside the county and outside of the county for the community.

Housing- Provide more secure and affordable housing for the disenfranchised. I would like to eradicate the ten tent cities in Prince William County. In addition, I would like to provide economic and veteran administration education to those who purchase their homes and those who would like to rent.

Education- Provide an improved learning environment for all students to excel in the educational systems, with an emphasis placed on high risk and low-income students. Provide the necessary resources or write grants to maintain current and attract prospective teachers.

PL: From your prospective, what is the job description of the office you’re seeking?

Bailey: I will be [elected] as a professional, nonpartisan County Executive to manage government agencies. I will be responsible for setting local tax policy, approving land use plans and appointing officials to various countywide positions; including a County Executive who prepares the annual budget, and carries out laws enacted by the Board.

I will act within the limits set forth by the Virginia General Assembly. I plan to meet every second Tuesday of every month in the Prince William County McCoart Administration Building. I understand that members of the public are invited to attend these meetings.

My aim will be to serve not only the Potomac Magisterial District, but assume my responsibility of collaborating with my fellow colleagues in making Prince William County a world class, economically secure community.

PL: What expertise will you bring to the office?

Bailey: I am a 20-year veteran of the private sector with business acumen in corporate budgetary management, operational management, business development, community relations management and human resource management.

Additionally, I have over forty-one years of community service in several different organizations at the national and local levels. I have over ten years of experience in political campaign orchestration at the national and local level. I have served on political campaigns for the President, Senator, Congressman, State Representative and School Board.

PL: Do you feel that the average citizen is well-informed and understands the workings of local government? If not, how do you intend on improving communication with your constituency?

Bailey: The average citizen is not informed of the workings of the local government. I plan to alleviate this through improving communications at the local level building partnerships within the community with citizens and local business owners.

I plan to bridge the gap between government and the people. In addition, I plan to use public forums, town halls, community events and the most current social media available to educate all.

PL: Have you ever made any mistakes in your public life? How have they effected you?

Bailey: No, I have not made any public mistakes. However, I have noticed and understand when mistakes are made in the public, and it costs our local constituents their homes, jobs, and families. 

PL: Our readers want leaders in local government. Why should they vote for you? 

Bailey: Being a military’s spouse for twenty-three years and a pastor’s wife for 10 years and being married for 38 years, I understand the importance of moral integrity and family values.

The reason why they should vote for me is because I believe that strong families build strong communities, which creates a secure environment. I believe my platform of transportation, housing, education and economic development will improve and sustain Prince William County for generations to come.

Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to Derrick Wood. Currently on the Dumfries Town Council, he’s running to represent the Potomac Magisterial District on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.

Wood faces Andrea Bailey in a June 9, 2015 Primary Election. The winner of the Primary Election will go on to face Republican Incumbent Maureen Caddigan in the November General Election on Nov. 3, 2015.  

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Jack Tiwari, a candidate for Virginia’s 87^th district in the House of Delegates, has decided to end his campaign.

Incumbent Delegate David Ramadan, who recently announced that he would not be seeking reelection, currently holds the seat.

According to a release from the House Democratic Caucus, Tiwari has stepped down due to his family, and his commitment to working on relief efforts in Nepal following the earthquake last week.

“I realized that my heart and that of many of my supporters was back in my home country of Nepal. It would be very hard for me to run a campaign while many of my friends and family are focused on rebuilding Nepal,” said Jack Tiwari in a release.

Tiwari currently serves as president of the America-Nepal Society.

Now that Tiwari is out of the running, John Bell, a retired Air Force veteran, has announced his candidacy.

Bell has previously run against Ramadan on 2013, and ran against Delegate Bob Marshall in 2009.

Antonio Merrick, an Army veteran, has announced his run as the Independent candidate for Woodbridge District Supervisor.

Supervisor Frank Principi is the incumbent, and will be seeking reelection as the Democratic candidate. Steve Chapman will be running as the Republican candidate in the three-way race.

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Sara Townsend, a former teacher, has announced her run for delegate in Virginia’s 31^st district – which includes Fauquier and Prince William County.

Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, her opponent in the race, is the long-time incumbent for the seat, serving as a delegate since 2002.

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