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yoUR hoUSE oF dELEgatES VOTE’11 CandIdatES Pages 4–5 ProVIDENCE EDITIoN yoUR Fall 2011 Your Fairfax County Democratic Committee reminds you to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8 SChooL BoaRd Fairfax Democrats: a model for Success CandIdatES airfax County, under Democratic Th ey result from the hard work of Demo- Page 7 leadership for the past 16 years, has cratic leaders at all levels, with vision and new Voting districts: been called a “shining star” of best well thought-out plans that invest in the Can yoU F practices for an effi cient and eff ec- proper priorities. don’t be Confused! tive government. Seven Fortune 500 com- We must build on the successes of Dem- VotE panies call Fairfax home. Recently, several ocratic leadership in Fairfax County by As a result of the 2010 Census, EaRLy? major corporations – including Volkswagen re-electing a Democratic board of supervi- boundary lines have been adjusted for of America, Hilton Worldwide, Northrop sors and sending strong Democratic lead- the Virginia State Senate and House of Page 8 Grumman, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton ers to the General Assembly in Richmond. Delegates districts and, in many cases, – have moved their headquarters to Fairfax. Fairfax’s elected Democrats are known for for Fairfax voting precincts. U.S. Con- Th ese companies received achieving common-sense results. Unfor- gressional District boundaries will be yoUR no cash or tax incentives to tunately, Virginia’s Gen- redrawn later. VotER’S relocate here. Th ey came be- Fairfax County: eral Assembly oft en gets NEW MAPS RIghtS cause Fairfax ranks at the top A Magnet For bogged down with partisan Th e maps and charts on pages 2-5 nationally in quality schools, High-Quality Jobs. politics, rather than provid- will help you fi nd your candidates and Page 8 a highly educated workforce, ing the leadership that puts your polling place. Th ey show the vot- public safety, sensible business progress for Virginia fi rst. ing precincts in your county magiste- and property taxes, access to transporta- Our Democratic candidates for the state rial district, the locations of the polling tion, citizen services and overall quality of Senate and House of Delegates will work places, and the Democratic legislative Falls Church, VA Church, Falls 22043 2815 Road Hartland Committee Democratic County Fairfax life. With internationally recognized fi rst together as results-oriented partners, com- candidates on the ballot. If you live in responders and the lowest crime rate of any mitted to tackling Virginia’s tough chal- a precinct “split” between two Senate or locality its size, Fairfax County off ers busi- lenges. House candidates, the election offi cers nesses low insurance costs, helping small We urge you to keep Fairfax County an will give you the correct ballot based on and mid-size companies thrive. National enviable place to live and work by voting your home address. surveys consistently rank Fairfax at the top for these highly qualifi ed Democrats. Th ey NEW VOTER CARD of places to live, work, and raise a family in have accomplished much and are poised Th is month you should receive a new the United States. to continue with even more signifi cant Commonwealth of Virginia Voter Card Th ese achievements are no accident. achievements. in the mail. Th e card will display your name, address, precinct name, number, SHARON BULOVA LINDA Q. SMYTH and poll address as well as the numbers For Fairfax County Chairman Board of Supervisors, Providence of your Congressional District, state Website: sharonbulova.com Website: lindasmyth.com Senate District, state House of Delegates Facebook: SharonBulova Email: [email protected] District, and Fairfax County Supervi- Email: [email protected] As Providence District Supervisor, I have sor District. It also lists the address and Fairfax County is an exceptional place to had the privilege of serving the residents phone number of the Fairfax County live, work, play and grow older comfortably. of our district and the county since 2004. Voter Registration Offi ce (703-222- It’s not that way by accident. Our enviable During that time, we have been confronted 0776) and the State Board of Elections. quality of life is continuously protected, fos- by many challenges. Of these, the most Go to www.sbe.virginia.gov and click tered and enhanced “Where do I Vote?” to fi nd your polling ★ CHaIrmaN ★ ★ SuPErVISor ★ daunting undoubt- by an engaged com- edly has been the place and check the status of your voter munity that works recession, which registration. positively with re- has aff ected not If you have questions about this sponsive, responsi- only private citizens year’s important election, call the ble elected leaders. and businesses but Fairfax County Democratic Com- It has been an also every function mittee at (703) 573-6811 or visit honor to serve you of our county gov- www.fairfaxdemocrats.org. during the past ernment. three years as chair Along with my of the Board of Su- colleagues on the see BULOVA see smyth Sharon Bulova Linda Q. Smyth NEW page 6 page 8 District maps Inside! VOtE Visit fairfaxdemocrats.org for information on all the candidates NOV. 8 FIND YourS! 2 Your ProVIDENCE DISTrICT DEmoCraTIC CommITTEE rEmINDS You To VoTE oN TuESDaY, NoVEmbEr 8 ★ KEEP thE Democratic State Senate: democratic Last Line of Defense Against an Extremist Agenda maJoRIty! Former Gov. Tim Kaine has called the Virgin- J.C. “Chap” Petersen ia state Senate “the backstop that keeps the wild pitches from the House from hitting the fans.” Website: fairfaxsenator.com Democrats’ slim two-seat majority in the state Blog: oxroadsouth.com. th Senate is the fi rewall against reckless, right-wing Facebook: chappetersen or ChapPetersen- 34 Republican policies. Every year the Republican-majority house pass- VASenator District es bills that would restrict access to healthcare, twitter: ChapPetersen especially reproductive rights; attack science, cut Email: [email protected] or Ben@fairfax- funding for our public schools, expand the use of senator.com handguns, restrict voting rights, gut environmen- tal protection policies, force local offi cials to en- force federal immigration rules, and reduce nego- I grew up in Fairfax and chose to raise my family here. Since 2001, tiated pensions for state workers. I have knocked on 75,000 doors in Fairfax County – from Annandale Republican Senate candidates for 2011 have pro- to Centreville. And I'm still not tired! As an advocate in Richmond, I posed: • Abolishing the Virginia Department of Environ- speak for our children, our elderly, our small businesses. I speak for mental Quality, you. Put Fairfax First. Vote for Chap Petersen. • Abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, • Eliminating corporate taxes and the income tax. PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE • Mandatory drug testing for all welfare recipients. Blake Oakton High School Oakton U. U. Congregation of Fairfax “We have to kill bill aft er bill sent from the ex- Fairfax Court (no registered voters) Penderbrook Penderbrook Community Center treme right-wing house and we are happy to do it, Hunters Branch Regent’s Park Clubhouse NEW Pine Ridge Elks Lodge but we must keep the Democratic majority in the Kilmer Kilmer Middle School Price Mantua Elementary School Senate to continue doing that,” said Sen. George Mantua Kena Temple Stenwood Stenwood Elementary School Barker, 39th District. Mosby Mosby Woods Elementary School Thoreau Thoreau Middle School Only your vote will keep the Nottoway Hunter House at Nottoway Park Walker Fairhill Elementary School Senate in Democratic hands! Oak Marr Oak Marr Recreation Center Dave W. Janet Howell 37th Marsden District 32nd District Website: marsdenforsenate.com Facebook: Dave Marsden for Senate (Profi le: Dave Marsden) twitter: SenDaveMarsden Website: janethowell.com Flickr: Virginia Senator Dave Marsden Facebook: senatorhowell Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

I ran for State Senate 20 years ago to make things better, even though Fairfax County is a great place to live and work. We enjoy a high quality of people said I couldn’t make a difference. Since then I have protected life with fi rst rate schools, a business friendly environment and strong prop- children and families, helped strengthen our local economy and bal- erty values. To protect the future of Fairfax County in a fi scally responsible anced the state budget while maintaining essential services to the dis- way, we need leaders who will defend the values most Virginians hold true. I abled and vulnerable. But I am not done yet and I will continue to fi ght want to make government work for all and ensure our unique contribution is for progressive values that create a brighter future for our families. recognized in Richmond. PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE Freedom Hill Freedom Hill Elementary School Woodburn Woodburn Elementary School Magarity Westgate Elementary School Tysons Providence Committee Meeting Room NEW

“Virginians understand that the Senate Democratic majority is the last line of defense against an extreme Republican agenda that puts divisive social issues ahead of jobs and the economy.” – Democratic Party of Virginia spokesman Brian Coy ★ Your ProVIDENCE DISTrICT DEmoCraTIC CommITTEE rEmINDS You To VoTE oN TuESDaY, NoVEmbEr 8 3 Richard L. What’s On Your ballot? th On November 8, each Fairfax County voter will cast votes for “Dick” Saslaw 35 13 State and County offi ces plus a School Bond Referendum. District Th e offi ces are: Website: dicksaslaw.com State Legislature Email: [email protected] • State Senator The 35th District needs a Senator with the experience to • Member of the House of Delegates get things done. I have a record of effective leadership. I will Fairfax County continue to be Northern Virginia’s strongest voice in the Sen- • Chairman, Board of Supervisors ate tackling the tough issues and fi nding common ground in • Magisterial District Supervisor the Legislature. I ask for your vote on November 8th. • Commonwealth’s Attorney PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE • Sheriff Fort Buffalo James Lee Community Center • Th ree At-Large School Board Members Graham Graham Road Elementary School • Magisterial District School Board Member Greenway Timber Lane Elementary School • Th ree Soil & Water Conservation District Directors Marshall Marshall High School Merrifi eld Luther Jackson Middle School Th is 2011 Voter’s Guide is an eff ort to familiarize voters Pine Spring Pine Spring Elementary School with the well-qualifi ed Democratic candidates seeking these Shreve Shrevewood Elementary School Timber Lane Timber Lane Elementary School offi ces. For election information, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb.

Providence district democratic Committee Carrie Nixon, chair [email protected] Please join our group on Facebook! 4 YOUR PROVIDENCE DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 5 Democrats Fight for You in the House of Delegates Mark L. Keam David Bulova th Website: MarkKeam.com 35 th Facebook: DelegateMarkKeam District Twitter: @MarkKeam 37 Email: [email protected] District

In my fi rst term, I went to Richmond focused on getting things done, rather than getting credit. I tackled big prob- lems by drafting and passing over a dozen bills to make our Website:davidbulova.com government work better. We made some progress but we Facebook: DelegateDavidBulova have much more to do. I ask for your vote on November Twitter: DavidBulova 8 so that I can continue to fi ght for you and your priorities. Email:[email protected] Thank you for the honor of serving you. I love this community and have worked hard to ensure that future gen- PRECINCT POLLING PLACE PRECINCT POLLING PLACE erations enjoy the same quality of life I had growing up here. As your Blake Oakton High School Oak Marr Oak Marr Recreation Center delegate, I have fought to get our fair share of transportation funding, Freedom Hill Freedom Hill ES Oakton U. U. Congregation of Fairfax strengthen public education, invest in jobs and technology, and preserve Hunters Branch Regent’s Park Clubhouse NEW Penderbrook Penderbrook Comm. Ctr. our environment. I ask for your support so that together we can build an Kilmer Kilmer Middle School Stenwood Stenwood Elementary School even stronger community. Magarity Westgate Elementary School Thoreau Thoreau Middle School Nottoway Hunter House at Nottoway Pk. Tysons Providence Comm. Mtg. Rm. NEW PRECINCT POLLING PLACE Fairfax Court (no registered voters) Eileen Filler-Corn Mosby Mosby Woods Elementary School

st Providence District 41 Democratic Committee District Carrie Nixon, chair [email protected] Please join our group on Facebook!

James M. ‘Jim’ Scott Website: delegatejimscott.com Website:EileenFillerCorn.com Email: [email protected] rd Facebook: Eileen Filler-Corn for Delegate 53 Email: [email protected] District

My husband and I chose to live in Fairfax County be- cause of its well-deserved reputation as a great place As a life-long Virginian, I have been fortunate to be a in which to raise a family. As your delegate, I have small part of helping Northern Virginia and the Old Do- listened to your concerns about our community, county, minion change from a largely rural and change-resistant and Commonwealth. I have fought to protect our state to a vibrant 21st century leader in education, diver- schools, improve our roads, create high-paying jobs, sity, technology, medicine, science, and the arts. I ask for and keep our neighborhoods and children safe. I ask your vote once again. for your vote on November 8, so I may continue working with you for a better future. PRECINCT POLLING PLACE PRECINCT POLLING PLACE Fort Buffalo James Lee Community Ctr. Pine Spring Pine Spring ES Graham Graham Road ES Shreve Shrevewood ES PRECINCT POLLING PLACE Greenway Timber Lane ES Timber Lane Timber Lane ES Mantua Kena Temple Marshall Marshall High School Walker Fairhill ES Price Mantua Elementary School Merrifi eld Luther Jackson MS Woodburn Woodburn ES Pine Ridge Elks Lodge 6 Your PROVIDENCE DISTRICT Democratic Committee reminds you to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8 ★

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rience of having personally tried ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Raymond F. Morrogh 더 나은 교육 교통 그리고 지역 사회를 위해 hundreds of major felony cases is , , Commonwealth’s Attorney 민주당 후보에게 표를 부탁합니다 invaluable when the worst hap- 더 나은 교육 교통 그리고 지역 사회를 위해 Commonwealth’s pens to one of our citizens. With Website: RayMorrogh.com 민주당 후보에게 표를 부탁합니다 your support I hope to continue Cải thiện trường học, đường xá, cộng đồng Email: [email protected]. Bỏ phiếu cho Đảng Dân Chủ as the people’s champion. I pledge Attorney to serve with dedication, integrity, 希望能有更好的学校，道路和社区 It has been a distinct privilege to Cải thiện trường học, đường xá, cộng đồng and fairness. I ask for your sup- 请投票给民主党人士 serve the people of Fairfax County port on election day. Bỏ phiếu cho Đảng Dân Chủ as a criminal prosecutor since 1983. I am running for re-election Mejores escuelas, sistemas de transporte because I have a passion for jus- y comunidades, vote por los Demócratas. tice and public service. My expe- Raymond F. Morrogh For better schools, For better schools, roads, and communities, roadsvote for Democrats and communities, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Stan G. Barry sheriff for four more years. vote for Democrats. Sheriff As a resident of Fairfax County for the past 53 years, I am inti- mately aware of the issues and Website: fairfaxsheriff.com BULOVA concerns of Fairfax residents in Email: continued from page 1 Sheriff regards to combating crime in our [email protected] community. I am devoted to mak- pervisors. Despite the most ing Fairfax the safest that it can be. severe economic downturn in I have served you in the Sheriff’s We have returned many millions Office for the last 32 years, the past most of our lifetimes, Fairfax of dollars to the county taxpayers County has retained its “triple 12 as your sheriff. I am very proud through inmate work programs of the accomplishments that our A” bond ratings. We are one of and aggressive budget control. Stan G. Barry only 37 counties in the United community and the sheriff’s office We have also initiated new crime- have achieved during that time For better schools, Statesroads, toand have communities, achieved this fighting strategies as well as new invite you to take a look at my web and look forward to the opportu- vote for Democratsranking. ways to serve the community. I site for the specific programs. nity to continue serving as your Thanks to thoughtful and re- sponsible fiscal stewardship, all ★ Soil & Water conservation district ★ of our high schools continue to rank in the top 5th percentile nationally and we continue to be Johna Good Gagnon years on the Lee District Land George Mason University. My one of the safest jurisdictions of Use and Transportation Advisory husband and I live in the Franco- our size in the country. Fairfax Email: [email protected] Committee; serving on the Acco- nia-Springfield area. County’s quality of life remains tink Watershed Advisory Group; Having been raised in an Amish intact with vibrant parks, librar- serving as a judge for an Envi- and Mennonite family, I know ies, and recreational amenities, rothon, a natural science compe- that people can live well when as well as compassionate human tition for high school students; they learn to live with the Earth. services that are the envy of the and supporting Fairfax County’s A priority for me is the restoration region. efforts to increase the tree canopy of stream valleys, watersheds, and As chair I am excited to work I am finishing my first four-year that began with the “Plant 2000 environmental quality corridors. I in partnership with my Demo- term as a director for Northern Trees by 2000” initiative. would like to explore more inno- cratic colleagues on smart- Virginia Soil & Water Conserva- I retired from the federal gov- vative ways to reduce the impact Johna Good Gagnon growth redevelopment, which tion District. My qualifications ernment after more than 26 years of nonpoint source pollution with will offer our residents and include serving 18 years on the of service and have worked in our business leaders and residents. our young people and combine it businesses walkable, transit- Environmental Quality Advisory the private sector for 14 years as To change how we interact with with the experience and responsi- oriented, and environmentally Council to the Fairfax County a trainer and business adminis- our environment, we must har- bility of our community and busi- sensitive lifestyle choices. Board of Supervisors; serving 19 trator. I received my MEd from ness the energy and optimism of ness leaders. I look forward to working with you to complete construc- tion of MetroRail to Dulles, and George W. Lamb Fairfax County. of Supervisors on environmental to expand and connect bus, rail, Two years ago I was appointed issues and I currently serve as vice Facebook: and pedestrian opportunities as a director of the Northern Vir- chair. Former Board of Supervi- countywide. I am committed to FriendsOfGeorgeLamb ginia Soil and Water Conserva- sors’ Chair Gerry Connolly asked working with our faith commu- Email: [email protected] tion District. I believe that we me to organize an Environmen- nities, and no-profit and cor- have a collective responsibility tal Advisory Committee, and we porate partners to end home- to be good stewards of the Earth, worked together to create a vision lessness and ensure a stock of and that we want to live in bal- for the award-winning Fairfax housing options that are afford- ance with nature. The hard part is County Board of Supervisors En- able to those who work in our helping residents understand how vironmental Agenda. In 2005, Su- county. personal decisions impact the en- pervisor Linda Smyth appointed I am counting on you to help While I was growing up, my vironment. me as an environmental advocate me keep Fairfax County moving family moved to a new city ev- I’ve been an active volunteer on the Tysons Corner Land Use George W. Lamb in this positive direction. With ery two years; thus, I experienced for the environment for almost 20 Task Force. I then helped organize your vote on November 8th, you I am seeking your support to communities up and down the years. In 2002, I was appointed to the Fairfax League of Conserva- can be sure that I will continue continue as a conservation direc- east coast. When it came time to the Fairfax County Environmen- tion Voters to raise environmen- my commitment to you for the tor and as a voice for conservation settle down, my wife and I chose tal Quality Advisory Council to tal political awareness across the next four years. advise the Fairfax County Board county. across Fairfax County. Fairfax County Democratic Committee ★ Your PROVIDENCE DISTRICT Democratic Committee reminds you to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8 7 Elect Three Democrats to School Board At-Large Website: the educational trajectory of fu- the Clinton Foundation, and the must eliminate athletic fees to ryanforschoolboard.com ture generations by spearheading Clinton Global Initiative, as well stop punishing the families of our Facebook: voteryanmcelveen campaigns throughout Virginia as for Sen. Carl Levin on the U.S. most active students. We must re- Twitter: @voteryanmc promoting curriculum interna- Senate Permanent Subcommit- form our discipline system to be tionalization, classroom diver- tee on Investigations. I have also transparent and incorporate due Email: voteryanmc@gmail. sity, and academic freedom. My served as assistant director of the process. And we must hire an in- com experience spans the public- and Chinese language program at the dependent auditor to eliminate I am an experienced student ad- private-sectors, nongovernmen- University of Virginia Center in redundancies and save taxpayer vocate, a graduate and former em- tal organizations, and academia. I Shanghai, China, and worked on dollars. ployee of Fairfax County Public currently work in the Internation- educational programming initia- I may be the youngest candidate Schools, and the son of a county al Operations and Policy office of tives for the China Institute in in the School Board at-large race, teacher. I began my advocacy on the Boeing Company and serve as America. I will fight to correct the but I am in-tune with the needs behalf of students at Marshall a Mandarin Chinese tutor to mid- inequities in our schools. We must of our students and have the en- High School fighting to improve dle- and high-school students. I’ve increase teacher compensation in ergy, experience and perspective Ryan L. McElveen outdated school facilities. That ex- worked at Columbia University’s order to continue attracting the to restore our county’s trailblazing School Board, At-Large perience inspired me to improve Weatherhead East Asian Institute, best teachers in the country. We spirit.

Website: moon4schools.com is critical because half of the 12 public school teacher. This diver- school system. Moreover, we have Facebook: incumbent board members have sity has always made my perspec- been able to accomplish all this in Re-Elect Ilryong Moon chosen not to run for re-election. tive a valuable asset to the school spite of the decrease in the per- Twitter: moon4schools It is vital to elect the right people board. I am proud of the accom- pupil spending over the past sev- Email: to continue providing a first- plishments that I have helped our eral years due to the tough budget Info@moon4schools. com class education to our more than schools make. Academic achieve- situation. Insisting on efficiency, 177,000 students. Our country’s ment has been increasing every we directed as much money to the The 12 years I have served on future and the quality of our lives year – for everyone, not just for classroom as possible—and it has the Fairfax County School Board depend upon the success of our high-achievers. The minoritypaid off. Over the next four years, have been a blessing. This school students. I am a former ESL stu- achievement gap has been nar- many difficult decisions will need system is one of the country’s fin- dent, an immigrant, an attorney, a rowing. We have expanded full- to be made. I need your vote to est, and yet somehow, year after small business owner, the father of day kindergarten countywide. ensure that experienced, respon- year, with good and sensible stew- two Fairfax County public school Businesses continue moving into sible and progressive leadership Ilryong Moon ardship, it continues to improve. graduates, and the spouse of a our county largely because of the remains on the board. The school board election this year School Board, At-Large

Website: tv4sb.org munity and make Fairfax County teaching to the test; and reduce for years as PTA president and Facebook: a great place to live. As a school class size and increase compensa- treasurer at my daughters’ schools. Ted Velkoff for School Board board member, I will work to en- tion for our teachers. With more I will solve problems with deliber- Twitter: @TedVelkoff sure that Fairfax County Public than 10 years of involvement with ation and creativity, just as I have Schools remain among the best our schools, I am committed to done working as a software engi- Email: [email protected] schools in the country; graduate ensuring that all of our children neer for almost 25 years. I promise I ask for your vote for an at- students with essential skills such receive the same quality education to be a thoughtful and indepen- large seat on the school board. My as critical thinking, communica- that my daughters received. I will dent voice to ensure our schools wife Patricia and I moved to Fair- tion, and creativity; provide stu- build positive, constructive rela- continue to be the center point fax County to raise our family al- dents opportunities to participate tionships with parents, teachers, of our community, the economic most 20 years ago. We knew then in the arts, athletics, and other ex- citizens, other school board mem- driver of our county, and most im- what remains true today: excel- tracurricular activities; give teach- bers and the Fairfax County Board portantly the foundation for life- Theodore J. ‘Ted’ Velkoff lent schools strengthen our com- ers the support they need to resist of Supervisors, just as I have done long success of our students. School Board, At-Large

★ This November, you will have to ★ make a decision–whether to keep “state government balanced or whether to ★ put all power in the hands of the Republi- Fairfax County is a can Party. I’m trusting you will decide to business- ★ friendly environment that maintain a balance by voting for promotes innovation and entre- ★ a Democratic State Senate.” “preneurship while respecting Sen. Chap Peterson, 34th District workers’ rights.” ★ Del. Mark Keam, 35th District www.fairfaxdemocrats.org 8 Your PROVIDENCE DISTRICT Democratic Committee reminds you to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8 ★

Virginia Voter’s Rights Card VOTE Clip this article and keep it in your wallet with your voter registration card. It Tuesday, November 8, 6 am - 7pm at your polling place. can help you if you are challenged at the polls. See fairfaxdemocrats.org/voterinfo/. Verify your voter registration or find your polling place at www.fairfaxdemocrats.org/voterinfo. VOTER REGISTRATION For recorded information on voting call the Fairfax County Registrar’s Voter registration applications must be postmarked no at most state and county public buildings and online at Office 703-222-0776. For voter forms and information go to later than October 17. Registration forms are available http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/vregis.htm. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb. 1. If you are registered to vote in Virginia, you have the right to vote at the poll- Absentee Voting ing place of your registered address. For a list of reasons you can vote absentee, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/absentee.htm. 2. Bring your identification to the poll. Acceptable ID includes a Virginia voter registration card, a Virginia driver’s license, a Social Security card, a U.S. or Vote Absentee by mail: Obtain an application for an Vote absentee in person at any at any of these seven Virginia government agency card, or a private employer picture ID. absentee ballot form from the Fairfax County Regis- magisterial district governmental centers: Franconia, 3. If this is your first election since you registered to vote in Virginia, and if you trar’s Office, your local library, or other public offices, or Mason, McLean, Mt. Vernon, North County, Sully, or download it from www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/absen- West Springfield. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ registered by mail without showing ID, you MUST show an ID at the polls. tee.htm. Or call 703-222-0776 to have it mailed to you. absentee.htm for locations. 4. If you have previously voted in Virginia and your name is on the precinct poll Return the filled-out application to the Fairfax County October 24 through November 5 : book, but you forgot your ID, you can still cast a regular ballot after signing Board of Elections, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm - 7 pm an affirmation form that says you are registered to vote at that precinct. Poll Suite 323, Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0081 or fax it to 703- Saturdays - 9 am - 5 pm workers may ask you to get your ID and return, but if this is not possible, ask 324-3725. to sign the affirmation. Or vote at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax Deadlines: For requesting an absentee ballot: Tuesday, (12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323). September 23 5. If the records incorrectly show that you moved or say you already voted November 1 at 5 p.m. The ballot must be received in through October 21: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 am - 4:30 when you have not, or an election official or poll watcher challenges you, you p.m; Thursday, 8 am - 7 pm. October 24 through November 4: Mon- the Office of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. day - Friday, 8 am - 7 pm. Saturdays, October 8, 29, and November 5: can vote after signing an affirmation form that says you are registered to vote 9 am - 5 pm. Closed on Monday, October 10 (Columbus Day) in that precinct. 6. If you make a mistake while voting, you can get a replacement ballot before smyth partnerships is vital in these tough older industrial area into a vibrant you cast your ballot. You cannot retrieve a ballot once it is cast. continued from page 1 economic times. By forging col- town center as envisioned by our 7. If you are 65 years of age or older or are physically disabled, you may vote laborations among the public, community planning process. On curbside using a portable voting machine. Have someone ask an election Board of Supervisors, I have had private, and nonprofit sectors, I a larger scale, I worked to ensure to make difficult budget cuts and have been able to pool resources a similar consensus-based plan- official to bring the machine to your vehicle. to accomplish our goals. From ning effort that culminated in the 8. If you are blind, you can request the audio ballot on the voting machine or find ways to meet community needs while minimizing the bur- environmental initiatives to trans- award-winning Comprehensive you can be assisted in the voting booth by an election official or a relative or den on the taxpayer. In my own portation improvements, from Plan for Tysons in 2010. Imple- friend. district office, these actions have housing to parks and recreation, mentation of that plan, along with achieved significant results. Over we have combined efforts to turn the opening of the Dulles Metro- 9. If you are physically disabled, or unable to read or write, you can be assisted priorities into realities at lower Rail Project, will be pivotal to the in the voting booth by an election official or a relative or friend. the past four years, I have saved more than $388,000 from the cost to taxpayers. future of Providence. 10. You have a right to see an official sample ballot and receive instructions on Providence District office budget While our challenges continue, With your support, I look for- the mechanics of voting from an officer of elections inside the polling place. and returned it to the county’s we can also point to successes. In ward to continuing the work that general fund. the midst of cranes and bulldozers, we have begun into my third term 11. You have the right to vote without being harassed. If you experience Merrifield is transforming from an in office. problems while voting, please contact Fairfax County Democratic Committee I have also found that creating at 703-573-6811. 12. If you are in line when the polling place closes (normally 7 p.m.), you can vote. At 7 p.m. a poll worker should go to the end of the line; anyone in line for the Democratic ahead of the poll worker may vote. Candidate of Your Choice! 13. If you have any problems voting, you can ask for help from the Chief Elec- Volunteer tions Official, who is charge of the polling place. Do bring up any problems All our candidates need your time and support as well as your vote. before you leave the polling place. To find the campaign office nearest you, call FCDC at 703-573-6811 14. If you are unable to satisfactorily resolve an issue with precinct election officials, call Fairfax County Democratic Committee at 703-573-6811 for You can help them win! assistance. Vote ’11 voter’s guides are produced for each magisterial district in Fairfax County by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110, Falls Church Va, 22043, phone: 703-573-6811, www.fairfaxdemocrats.org. FCDC, the county arm of the Democratic Party of Virginia, promotes the principles of the Democratic Party and helps elect Democratic candidates to offices at the national, state, and local government levels. Vote ’11 production team: Mary Paden, managing editor; Kenton Ngo and Frank Anderson, maps; Electronic Ink, Leesburg Va., design; Webb Communications, printer, Williamsport Pa., printed with pride by union workers. Printed on 10% recycled paper.

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