Today, my profile was published in the Springfield Connection in advance of the November 3rd vote. You can read the entire piece here, and check out this excerpt below:

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What is the most significant issue facing Northern Virginia?

Continued investment in education, both K-12 and higher education, remains the most important issue and use of your tax dollars made by the General Assembly. Our future workforce is the key to success in the 21st century economy. Nonetheless, our most urgent, unaddressed issue is transportation.

What qualifies you for the office? What qualities do you bring?

I have been an effective representative, a moderate and balanced member of our delegation pursuing public policies to keep Virginia the best managed state (Governing Magazine), the number one state for business (Fortune), and for educating a child (Education Week). I serve on the Virginia Commission on Energy and Environment, the NCSL Health Committee, and the Southeast Health Planning Task Force. I also served as chair of the Joint Subcommittee Studying Biosciences and Biotechnology in 2008. Prior to running for office, I was the Lee District Trustee on the Fairfax County Public Library Board, and served on the United Community Ministries Board. I also volunteered for Del. Gladys Keating in Richmond for three sessions.

If you could say one thing to voters, what would it be?

I am honored by the trust given me by the voters of the 43rd District to represent them over the past six years and ask for their vote again to serve another term. I always remember what a great privilege it is to serve in this historic democratic legislative body. I wish every voter could visit me in Richmond during our winter sessions to get a flavor of legislative process.