William D. "Bill" Euille:
I have served in this position since 2003, and have been re-elected again in 2006 and 2009. Previously, I served as a member of the City Council for 9 years from 1994-2003.
For more than 30 years, I have been a community activist, having served on the ACPS School Board from 1974-84; Board of Directors- NOVA Urban League, Hopkins House, Alexandria Boys and Girls Club, The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), INOVA Alexandria Hospital Foundation, NOVA Transportation Commission, Quinnipiac University, and the Alexandria Community Trust.
Small Business Owner.
William D. "Bill" Euille:
1) Continue working with the School Board and Community in improving the quality/expansion of our academic programs, facilities; and support for our professional staff.
2) Expand Affordable Housing opportunities for our diverse population.
3) Reduce our reliance on R/E Taxes by diversifying our revenue base, including the redevelopment of Landmark Mall.
William D. "Bill" Euille:
-My long-time and dedicated "Community Service" in helping to make a difference
-My proven "Leadership Skills"
-My commitment to always be a "Team Player"
-My proven ability to be "Multi-Tasked"
-More than 38 years of experience in "Budget" processes/adoptions: (Local Government/School System; Transit Agencies; Hospitals; Businesses; and Non-Profits)
Age:
63
Family:
single
Length of residency:
since 1950
Education:
T.C. Williams H.S.-1968
Quinnipiac College, Hamden, Conn.
B.S.-Acoounting
Occupation:
Contractor
Are you an incumbent?:
YES
Campaign HQ Address:
P.O. Box 25048
Alexandria,Va 22313
Andrew H. Macdonald:
We are not developing sustainably.
Despite all the new development in Alexandria, our schools are overcrowded; we are not acquiring enough open space; we are not investing enough in recreational resources; our streets are becoming increasingly clogged with traffic; our sewer infrastructure is at capacity in many places; our debt and property taxes are rising rapidly.
We must rethink our planning strategies and goals and listen more closely to the concerns of citizens. The benefits of new development are too often inadequate and uncertain in Alexandria. They should be clearer, and their impacts should be more clearly understood.
I grew up in Alexandria. I have extensive civic and political experience, which includes being an elected member of the City Council. I will work with the community to shape a sustainable vision for the future.
Andrew H. Macdonald:
First, I would work with the Council and the City Manager to put in place a much more effective, community-centered planning process that includes a much more thorough review of the benefits and costs of major development decisions.
Second, I would refocus the City’s efforts to plan for the expected growth in school population. The City Council must do more to support the continued improvements in the quality of education in Alexandria’s schools.
Third, I want to bring more attention to the importance of the environment in all of the city’s decisions. We need to strengthen our Eco-City charter, and we need to invest more in recreational and open space needs to match our city’s growing population.
Andrew H. Macdonald:
I am an earth scientist by training, not a developer. I believe I am more interested in making sure that the entire community is involved in public policy decisions than my opponent is. I am less inclined to assume that simply more development is good for Alexandria.
Unlike my opponent, I don’t think that just because Alexandria’s debt received a AAA credit rating, we are on a long-term, sustainable financial path. I don’t think we are addressing all of the major planning issues, such as schools and parks, in a rigorous way.
If elected, I will bring a fresh perspective to governance: new ideas about what constitutes “smart growth” and community involvement.
Age:
58
Family:
I live with my partner Anne, an English professor. Both my parents are deceased. I have a half-brother who lives in France. I have a stepson who attends Emerson College in Boston.
Length of residency:
I grew up in Alexandria. I returned to live here again around 1990.
Education:
Diploma,Saint Stephens HS
BSc, Geology (Biology) St Lawrence University
PhD, Geology, University of Western Ontario
Occupation:
I'm a geologist and former university professor. I help to lead natural history trips around the world. I am also a photographer.
Are you an incumbent?:
No, however I served on the City Council from 2003-2007. I was elected Vice Mayor in 2006.
Campaign HQ Address:
217 North Columbus St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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