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yoUR hoUSE oF dELEgatES VOTE’11 CandIdatES Pages 4–5 HuNTEr MILL 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 F practices for an effi cient and eff ec- proper priorities. don’t be Confused! Can yoU 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 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 Fairfax County: tunately, Virginia’s Gen- redrawn later. relocate here. Th ey came be- eral Assembly oft en gets NEW MAPS VotER’S cause Fairfax ranks at the top bogged down with partisan A Magnet For Th e maps and charts on pages 2-5 nationally in quality schools, politics, rather than provid- RIghtS will help you fi nd your candidates and High-Quality Jobs. ing the leadership that puts Page 8 a highly educated workforce, your polling place. Th ey show the vot- progress for Virginia fi rst. public safety, sensible business ing precincts in your county magiste- Our Democratic candidates for the state and property taxes, access to transporta- rial district, the locations of the polling Senate and House of Delegates will work tion, citizen services and overall quality of places, and the Democratic legislative together as results-oriented partners, com- Falls Church, VA Church, Falls 22043 2815 Road Hartland Committee Democratic County Fairfax life. With internationally recognized fi rst candidates on the ballot. If you live in mitted to tackling Virginia’s tough chal- responders and the lowest crime rate of any a precinct “split” between two Senate or lenges. locality its size, Fairfax County off ers busi- House candidates, the election offi cers We urge you to keep Fairfax County an nesses low insurance costs, helping small will give you the correct ballot based on enviable place to live and work by voting and mid-size companies thrive. National your home address. surveys consistently rank Fairfax at the top for these highly qualifi ed Democrats. Th ey of places to live, work, and raise a family in have accomplished much and are poised NEW VOTER CARD the United States. to continue with even more signifi cant Th is month you should receive a new Th ese achievements are no accident. achievements. Commonwealth of Virginia Voter Card in the mail. Th e card will display your name, address, precinct name, number, CATHERINE M. HUDGINS and poll address as well as the numbers For Fairfax County Chairman Board of Supervisors, hunter mill of your Congressional District, state Website: www.cathyhudgins.com Website: sharonbulova.com Senate District, state House of Delegates Facebook: Re-Elect Cathy Hudgins for Hunter Mill Facebook: SharonBulova District, and Fairfax County Supervi- Supervisor Email: [email protected] twitter: @ReElectHudgins sor District. It also lists the address and Fairfax County is an exceptional place to Email: [email protected] phone number of the Fairfax County live, work, play and grow older comfortably. Nearly every day, I meet constituents Voter Registration Offi ce (703-222- It’s not that way by accident. Our enviable who share with me why their community 0776) and the State Board of Elections. quality of life is continuously protected, fos- is among the best in the country in which Go to www.sbe.virginia.gov and click “Where do I Vote?” to fi nd your polling ★ CHaIrMaN ★ tered and enhanced ★ SuPErVISor ★ to live and raise a by an engaged com- family: a vibrant place and check the status of your voter munity that works economy, great rec- registration. positively with re- reational amenities, If you have questions about this sponsive, responsi- great schools, caring year’s important election, call the ble elected leaders. and compassionate Fairfax County Democratic Com- It has been an citizens, and richly mittee at (703) 573-6811 or visit honor to serve you diverse neighbor- www.fairfaxdemocrats.org. during the past hoods. From the three years as chair Town of Vienna to of the Board of Su- the planned com- see BULOVA see hUdgins NEW Sharon Bulova Catherine M. Hudgins page 8 page 6 District Maps Inside! VOTE Visit fairfaxdemocrats.org for information on all the candidates nOV. 8 FIND YourS! 2 Your HuNTEr MILL DISTrICT DEMoCraTIC CoMMITTEE rEMINDS You To VoTE oN TuESDaY, NoVEMbEr 8 ★

KEEP thE Democratic State Senate: Last Line of Defense Against an Extremist Agenda Democratic MAJORITY! Janet Howell 32nd District Website: janethowell.com Former Gov. Tim Kaine has called the Facebook: senatorhowell Virginia state Senate “the backstop that Email: [email protected] keeps the wild pitches from the House from hitting the fans.” Democrats’ slim I ran for State Senate 20 years ago to make things better, even though two-seat majority in the state Senate is people said I couldn’t make a difference. Since then I have protected the fi rewall against reckless, right-wing children and families, helped strengthen our local economy and balanced Republican policies. the state budget while maintaining essential services to the disabled and Every year the Republican-majority vulnerable. But I am not done yet and I will continue to fi ght for progres- house passes bills that would restrict sive values that create a brighter future for our families. access to healthcare, especially repro- ductive rights; attack science, cut fund- PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE ing for our public schools, expand the use of handguns, restrict voting rights, Aldrin Aldrin Elementary School Reston #1 Lake Anne Elementary School gut environmental protection policies, Cameron Glen North County Human Services Bldg. Reston #2 Forest Edge Elementary School force local offi cials to enforce federal Dogwood Dogwood Elementary School Reston #3 Reston Community Center-Lake Anne immigration rules, and reduce negoti- Flint Hill Flint Hill Elementary School South Lakes South Lakes High School ated pensions for state workers. Floris Floris Elementary School Stuart Armstrong Elementary School Republican Senate candidates for Fox Mill Fox Mill Elementary School Sunrise Valley Sunrise Valley Elementary School 2011 have proposed: Glade Reston Community Center Terraset Terraset Elementary School Hunters Woods Hunters Woods Elementary School Westbriar Westbriar Elementary School aBoLIShIng the Virginia Depart- North Point Armstrong Elementary School Wolftrap Wolftrap Elementary School • ment of Environmental Quality,

aBoLIShIng the U.S. Department of • Education, • ELImInatIng corporate taxes and Mark R. Barbara the income tax. • mandatoRy drug testing for all wel- Herring fare recipients. Favola

“We have to kill bill aft er bill sent from the extreme right-wing house and rd st we are happy to do it, but we must keep 33 31 the Democratic majority in the Sen- District District ate to continue doing that,” said Sen. George Barker, 39th District. Website: barbarafavola.org Website: MarkHerring.org Facebook: BarbaraFavola Facebook: MarkHerring33 twitter: @Barbarafavola twitter: @SenMarkHerring Email: [email protected] HHHHH Email: [email protected] I want a more progressive, more inclusive, and more Only your vote will keep the It has been my honor to serve Fairfax County in the socially just Commonwealth. Investments must be Senate in Democratic hands! Virginia Senate for the last fi ve years. Since taking made in K-12 education. Higher education should offi ce, I have fought to bring high-paying, technology- be more accessible and affordable. I am passion- based jobs to our area, secure needed transportation ate about protecting the environment and carry the funding for Northern Virginia, improve our children’s endorsement of the Sierra Club. I offer 14 years of education, and make state and local government experience in local and regional issues. “Virginians understand more accountable. that the Senate Democratic majority is It would be a privilege to continue to serve as your representative in Richmond, and I humbly ask for the last line of defense against an extreme your vote on November 8. Thank you. Republican agenda that puts divisive social issues ahead of jobs and the PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE economy.” Frying Pan Visitor Ctr at Frying Pan Farm Park Colvin The Capital Church – Democratic Party of Virginia spokesman McNair McNair Elementary School Brian Coy ★ Your HuNTEr MILL DISTrICT DEMoCraTIC CoMMITTEE rEMINDS You To VoTE oN TuESDaY, NoVEMbEr 8 3

J.C. “Chap” th What’s On Your ballot? 34 On November 8, each Fairfax County voter will cast votes for Petersen District 13 State and County offi ces plus a School Bond Referendum. Th e offi ces are: Website: fairfaxsenator.com Blog: oxroadsouth.com. State Legislature Facebook: chappetersen or • State Senator ChapPetersenVASenator • Member of the House of Delegates twitter: ChapPetersen Fairfax County Email: [email protected] or [email protected] • Chairman, Board of Supervisors • Magisterial District Supervisor • Commonwealth’s Attorney I grew up in Fairfax and chose to raise my family here. Since • Sheriff 2001, I have knocked on 75,000 doors in Fairfax County – from Annandale to Centreville. And • Th ree At-Large School Board Members I’m still not tired! As an advocate in Richmond, I speak for our children, our elderly, our small • Magisterial District School Board Member businesses. I speak for you. Put Fairfax First. Vote for Chap Petersen. • Th ree Soil & Water Conservation District Directors

PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE PRECInCt PoLLIng PLaCE Th is 2011 Voter’s Guide is an eff ort to familiarize voters Madison Madison High School NEW Vienna #4 Cedar Lane School with the well-qualifi ed Democratic candidates seeking these Vienna #1 Cunningham Park ES Vienna #6 Madison High School offi ces. Vienna #2 Vienna Community Center For election information, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb.

Hunter Mill District Democratic Committee Co-chairs: Robert Haley, [email protected] Bettina Lawton, [email protected] www.huntermilldemocrats.org 4 YOUR HUNTER MILL DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 5 Democrats Fight for You in the House of Delegates

Pamela Danner th Kenneth R. 34 th Website: DannerforDelegate.com District “Ken” Plum 36 Facebook: DannerforDelegate District Twitter: PamelaDanner Website: kenplum.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: Kenneth-R-Plum Email: [email protected] I am running to represent the 34th District because I’ve been an active member of this community for more than 25 years I have a proven record of service to Virginia’s families, and and want to take my leadership and understanding of our its educational system, environment, and business com- community to Richmond to serve you. I raised three daugh- munity. I am committed to maintaining Northern Virginia as ters who attended our Fairfax County Public Schools and my a top place to live, work, and retire. I serve as your full-time small business has been based in McLean for over 20 years. I legislator, and I am always available to help you. Please do promise you that I will always vote for the interests of Northern not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance. Virginia fi rst.

PRECINCT POLLING PLACE PRECINCT POLLING PLACE PRECINCT POLLING PLACE Colvin The Capital Church Aldrin Aldrin Elementary School North Point Armstrong Elementary School Westbriar Westbriar Elementary School Cameron Glen North County Human Srv Bldg Reston #1 Lake Anne Elementary School Wolftrap Wolftrap Elementary School Dogwood Dogwood Elementary School Reston #2 Forest Edge ES Flint Hill Flint Hill Elementary School Reston #3 Reston Comm Ctr-Lake Anne Frying Pan Visitor Ctr/ Frying Pan Farm Pk South Lakes South Lakes High School Glade Reston Community Center Sunrise Valley Sunrise Valley ES Hunters Woods Hunters Woods ES Terraset Terraset ES McNair McNair Elementary School Mark Keam

35th District

Website: MarkKeam.com Facebook: DelegateMarkKeam Twitter: @MarkKeam Email: [email protected] Hunter Mill District Democratic Committee In my fi rst term, I went to Richmond focused on getting things Co-chairs: Robert Haley, done, rather than getting credit. I tackled big problems by drafting [email protected] and passing over a dozen bills to make our government work bet- Bettina Lawton, ter. We made some progress but we have much more to do. I ask [email protected] for your vote on November 8 so that I can continue to fi ght for you www.huntermilldemocrats.org and your priorities. Thank you for the honor of serving you.

PRECINCT POLLING PLACE Madison Madison High School NEW Vienna #1 Cunningham Park Elementary School Vienna #2 Vienna Community Center Vienna #4 Cedar Lane School Vienna #6 Madison High School 6 Your HUNTER MILL DISTRICT Democratic Committee reminds you to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8 ★

Elect Democratic Candidates to County Offices ﻟﻣﺩدﺍاﺭرﺱس ﻭو 34ارسﻁطﺭرﻕق و ﻭو/.ق و ﻣﺟﺗﻣﻌﺎﺕت+*()'&ت أ#"!ﺃأﻓﺿﻝل ﺍاﻧﺗﺧﺑﻭوﺍا ﺍاﻟﺩد﫳ﻣﻘﺭرﺍاﻁط﫳﫳ﻥنا=(>;:ا ا839)7.ا/56 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Raymond F. Morrogh rience of having personally tried hundreds of major felony cases is 더 나은 교육, 교통, 그리고 지역 사회를 위해 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 민주당 후보에게 표를 부탁합니다 Website: RayMorrogh.com Cải thiện trường học, đườ ng xá, cộng đồng Email: [email protected]. your support I hope to continue Attorney as the people’s champion. I pledge Bỏ phiếu cho Đảng Dân Chủ to serve with dedication, integrity, It has been a distinct privilege to 希望能有更好的学校，道路和社区 and fairness. I ask for your sup- Cải thiện trường học, đường xá, cộng đồng 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- Website: fairfaxsheriff.com mately aware of the issues and BULOVA Email: concerns of Fairfax residents in Sheriff regards to combating crime in our continued from page 1 [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 most of our lifetimes, Fairfax Office for the last 32 years, the past of dollars to the county taxpayers County has retained its “triple 12 as your sheriff. I am very proud through inmate work programs A” bond ratings. We are one of of the accomplishments that our 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 States to have achieved this fighting strategies as well as new invite you to take aFor look better at my schools, web roads, and communities, and look forward to the opportu- ranking. ways to serve the community. I site for the specificvote programs. for Democrats 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 . My one of the safest jurisdictions of Use and Transportation Advisory husband and I live in the Franco- Email: [email protected] our size in the country. Fairfax 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 asked : [email protected] working with our faith commu- Email 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 HUNTER MILL DISTRICT Democratic Committee reminds you to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8 7 Hynes for School Board in Hunter Mill

Website: Edge Elementary School in Res- employees. building a rich, project-based cur- hynesforschoolboard.com ton. I have served as PTA presi- Advocating for the school sys- riculum that will develop skills in Facebook: votepathynes dent and was a founding member tem’s $2.2 billion budget is always collaboration, communication, Twitter: votepathynes of the Vienna Teen Center Foun- a challenge, especially in a tough critical thinking, and creativity. Email: hynesforschoolboard@ dation. If elected, I will be the only economy. I believe the next school We must bring classroom teachers gmail.com school board member with recent board should hire an independent and students into that discussion. classroom experience, an impor- auditor, who would report directly I also would like to see the tant perspective at the policy table. to the school board, to help assure next school board take the lead I am running for Fairfax Coun- We have an excellent school the community that our education in addressing our kindergarten ty School Board to represent the system, but we have our chal- dollars are allocated efficiently readiness gap. We know that early Hunter Mill District. Stu Gibson lenges. The new school board will where they are most needed. education is critical to success in is retiring after 16 years as our spend the next four years recover- The current school board has school. We have to meet children school board representative. ing from the past several years of begun an important discussion where they are - in day care or at I am the mother of two gradu- budget cuts, growing enrollments, with the community about rein- home - and enrich those environ- ates of James Madison High overcrowded classrooms, increas- vigorating classroom instruction ments where needed. School in Vienna, a former lawyer, Pat Hynes ing pressure to teach to standard- to focus on 21st century skills. I School Board, Hunter Mill and currently a teacher at Forest ized tests, and lost income for our am excited about participating in 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 www.fairfaxdemocrats.org 8 Your HUNTER MILL 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 hudgins young families, and our diverse tion.” I remain committed to a mul- you cast your ballot. You cannot retrieve a ballot once it is cast. continued from page 1 workforce. I have championed timodal transportation system with 7. If you are 65 years of age or older or are physically disabled, you may vote smart growth that helps businesses transit, cycling, pedestrian facili- curbside using a portable voting machine. Have someone ask an election munity of Reston and the Hern- and employees prosper, while pro- ties, and the MetroRail extension. don/Dulles Corridor, Hunter Mill tecting established neighborhoods. official to bring the machine to your vehicle. Forty-two years ago, Willie and District is the choice for businesses As a former teacher, I will con- I moved to Reston and found a 8. If you are blind, you can request the audio ballot on the voting machine or and families that choose Fairfax tinue to support funding the K-12 great community in which to raise County. And with a new land-use system, as well as pre-K and after- you can be assisted in the voting booth by an election official or a relative or our family and serve our commu- plan, Tysons Corner is not far be- school programs to help every friend. nity. Our two sons are FCPS gradu- hind. child succeed. I have led the board ates. For our family, it has always 9. If you are physically disabled, or unable to read or write, you can be assisted For nearly 12 years I have antici- of supervisors’ effort to partner in the voting booth by an election official or a relative or friend. pated the issues, delivered the ser- with Fairfax County Public Schools been about commitment, public 10. You have a right to see an official sample ballot and receive instructions on vices, and protected the quality of (FCPS) to improve the school disci- service, and taking responsibil- the mechanics of voting from an officer of elections inside the polling place. life that makes Hunter Mill District pline process. ity for more than just ourselves. I again ask Hunter Mill District vot- 11. You have the right to vote without being harassed. If you experience a first-class place to live. Hunter Recently, I received the Virginia Mill District is safe, accessible, Transit Association 2011 Public ers to entrust me to work on their problems while voting, please contact Fairfax County Democratic Committee and affordable for all residents, in- Official of the Year award “for long behalf for four more years. I ask for at 703-573-6811. cluding disabled persons, seniors, time service in public transporta- your vote. 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 ahead of the poll worker may vote. for the Democratic 13. If you have any problems voting, you can ask for help from the Chief Elec- Volunteer Candidate of Your Choice! tions Official, who is charge of the polling place. Do bring up any problems before you leave the polling place. All our candidates need your time and support as well as your vote. 14. If you are unable to satisfactorily resolve an issue with precinct election To find the campaign office nearest you, call FCDC at 703-573-6811 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. 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