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Thoughts on Candidates?

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by Stephanie, Sep 23, 2003.

  1. Stephanie

    Stephanie New Member

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    Does anyone have thoughts that they would like to share about the Board of Supervisors candidates? I have seen lots of information on the At-Large candidates, but I have not seen very much at all for the Dulles District candidates. For example, I have only seen information on John Murphy. His web site says that he lives here in Broadlands. He is anti-sprawl (hmmm...nice!), but I didn't see any position on the hospital. (Just a side note: That is a dead issue, right? Or is HCA trying to get it going again?)

    Any thoughts and perspectives would be great. My mind is open!
     
  2. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    If you haven't seen, I organized a meet the candidates forum for Tuesday, October 14 at 7pm at Eagle Ridge. Candidates for Sheriff, Board Chairman, and Dulles District Supervisor will be there.
    The hospital issue is still on going. No word on the appeal for the original application, and the HSA meeting a few weeks ago was only the first step in the approval process for the current one.
    Cliff
     
  3. Stephanie

    Stephanie New Member

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    Thanks for the information. I'll definitely come to the session.

    I'm sad to hear that HCA is still pursuing the hospital issue. The decision by the panel was very clear...a hospital is not needed here.
     
  4. killer_bee

    killer_bee New Member

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    Oh, HCA will never go away it seems. Talk about beating a dead horse... Just think about this: all the money that they are wasting is coming right out of the pockets of their patients at Reston Hospital and from taxpayers like us (thanks to HCA's history of bilking the Medicare program that we pay for!).

    Also, watch out for John Murphy. I just checked his website. He does not state it out right, but he is running as a Democrat. The last time I checked, Democrats tended to be anti-family and not too pro-America!

    killer_bee in broadands, ashburn, virginia
     
  5. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Well, as someone who recently had a family member undergo surgery at Reston Hospital (all three of our doctors strongly recommended Reston over Loudoun Hospital), I'm happy to give them my, and my insurance carrier's, money!
     
  6. hberg

    hberg give me some of your tots

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    Wow that was such a bold and ignorant statement about democrats - wow. It is very sad to see how little you know. This is not the forum to make such remarks. If you have political and/or religous issues - keep them to yourself please. I do not want to read them because they may incite me to say stuff I don't want to get into and spare others of my having to educate you on your ignorance.

    By the way in case you are thinking you hit a 'sore' spot - I am a registered republican - which does not make me more american then anyone else or more of a family person then my neighbors. I want to state that your opinion does not reflect other republicans point of views. Thankfully.
     
  7. killer_bee

    killer_bee New Member

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    speck: Sorry to offend you, but the lady asked for thoughts! It was my honest opinion, and there is plenty of evidence. However, that was not was I was trying to get across. Please see what I wrote above (in quote). My question is: Why is he being a closeted Democrat? If he is proud of what his party stands for, why hide it?

    killer_bee in broadands, ashburn, virginia
     
  8. afgm

    afgm Ashburn Farm Resident

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    If we are to use only website for analysis. Murphy states he is a Democrat.

    I am more interested in the message and candidate than party loyalty. If you check out Steve Snow's website, you will notice he is from the other part of the county, South Riding. No issues voiced directly related to Broadlands. In fact, one of his major goals is to get Route 50 widened. Not sure how that helps Broadlands or Ashburn.

    For me, County Supervisor, is a very specific job. It is to represent the direct issues of the District. Seems Snow thinks his district is South Riding. Murphy at least seems to be interested in our neighborhood.

    I also don't care for how cozy Snow is to Dick Black. I've been very disappointed with the support we get from Richmond on Taxes and Roads. Mr. Black has been down in Richmond long enough to try and change that and we continue to get disappointed and surprised.

    Saw in the paper today, BOS got a surprise bill for 4% State oversight on Route 28 project. Where are our State Representatives when this stuff comes up. We need a change in Richmond. Our represenatives need to stop taking credit for things they want to, and then not facing the music on real issues.

    And if you're interested I am a conservative without a party affiliation.
     
  9. afgm

    afgm Ashburn Farm Resident

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    Does anyone know the format for the Oct 14th event?
     
  10. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Hi-
    I haven't decided on it yet. Anybody have some ideas? I was thinking 30 minutes dedicated for each position- Chairman of the Board, Dulles District Supervisor, and Sheriff. Each candidate could speak for 3-5 minutes, leaving at least 15 minutes for Q and A and debate.
    This would leave an additional 30 minutes at the end for more Q and A or discussions.
    Cliff
     
  11. joy

    joy New Member

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    I agree that John Murphy seems much more to be running as a representative of the Dulles District and Steve Snow is running as a representative of South Riding. I have been reading the Washington Post Loudoun Extra's Candidate Forums http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37686-2003Sep19.html each week. Mostly, their answers have been the same on the issues, until this week:
    The question was:
    "How long is your daily commute? What specific steps would you take to ease traffic congestion and other transportation problems? How would you pay for them?"

    The answers were:
    "John P. Murphy Jr. (D): Mine, as well as many businesses, lose money daily from traffic congestion. Based in Ashburn, we are hostage to the [Dulles] Greenway or Route 28. I oppose increasing the tolls on the Greenway and do favor graduated tolls. I will establish the Loudoun County Transportation Alliance, a consortium of businesses, developers and county staff to sort through existing road proffers and available funding. This alliance will develop road construction priorities and funding options, including renegotiation of proffers, bond referendums or local tax funding. These funds will only be spent to improve Loudoun roads.

    Stephen J. Snow (R): No commute presently. If Loudoun County were still "open for business," we would see jobs being created right here, so that more residents like me could work at home or closer to home. We need a regionally interconnected transportation system, prompt Route 28 upgrade, accelerated completion of Loudoun County Parkway and Route 659 relocated, widening of Route 50, rapid transit to eastern Loudoun with BRT [bus rapid transit] to Dulles South. Traffic signals should be synchronized for best flow. To pay for projects, we must prioritize transportation needs and readjust developer proffers, develop public-private transportation initiatives and bring financial management to county government."

    I also have met John Murphy on more than one occasion: at the annual HOA meeting this summer and when he came door-to-door in my neighborhood. He makes no secret that he used to be a Republican, and is now running as a Democrat after being approached by the local Democratic Party. I found his answers to be straight-forward and found him to be very approachable. Sounds like you can see for yourself Oct. 14.

    --Joy
     
  12. afgm

    afgm Ashburn Farm Resident

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    Joy,

    I agree with you. I happened to be going down route 50, through the South Riding area late this week. Steve Snow signs are providing a wonderful example of road spam, EVERYWHERE. Funny we don't see anything of him, with the same tacky tactics here in this part of Dulles District. His learning curve on figuring out our concerns will be either non existent or to great to overcome, for our benefit. I say Murphy is closer to understanding our neighborhood concerns.
     
  13. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Hi folks!
    Don't forget the Meet the Candidates Forum at 7pm this Tuesday at Eagle Ridge!
    Cliff
     
  14. joy

    joy New Member

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    Doesn't 10 minutes seem a bit long for the speeches part? By my calculations (6 candidates for sheriff, 3 for board chairman, 2 for dulles board member) that takes up 1hr and 50 minutes, leaving 10 minutes for questions. I'd expect a forum like this to be a chance to ask more questions. Any way to change the limit?


    --Joy
     
  15. afgm

    afgm Ashburn Farm Resident

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    Patti is running a good campaign. It's unfortunate the way Dick Black has twisted her efforts.

    I found it very funny how Dick Black touts himself as a big support of muslims. He started this line after Patti's last poll.

    Back in 1998 the Saudi Academy was applying for a permit to build in Ashburn. Dick Black blasted this effort. Labeled it a terrorist training camp with large tall fences. Said we would have terrorists roaming our streets. Dick Black called the whole campaign a, ""tremendously courageous stance" in leading a crusade against the proposed Islamic Saudi Academy for young students in Ashburn."

    Add this twisting of truth to those of his claims about the Ashburn Library, schools, and Route 28. He claims responsiblity for everything. I am awaiting the day he takes credit for inventing the internet.

    Mr. Black publicly twists truth for his own political and personal gain. This type of untrustworthy behavior misleads voters, and Mr. Black should be held accountable.

    And before he attacks me for lieing, here is a link to the Eastern Loudoun 1998 article that states and quotes his views on the Saudi Academy.
    http://www.easterner.com/articles/021198/ed.html

    Additionally, before I am labeled a democratic letter writer plant, I have a Bob Gordon sign in my yard. I cast my votes for integrity.
     
  16. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Joy-
    Your point is well taken. I've modified the format as follows:
    Each office (Chairman, Dulles District Supervisor, Sheriff) will have a 30 minute block. For Chairman, with 3 candidates, 5 minute speech with 15 minutes for Q and A. For Dulles District, 2 candidates, 7 minute speech with 15 minute Q and A. For Sheriff, 4 candidates, 4-5 minute speeches with 10 minutes Q and A.
    This will leave 30 minutes at the end for more Q and A for any of the candidates. This is the first time I've organized one of these events, so I hope it works!
    Cliff
     
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    This format sounds good. I'm looking forward to the session tonight. Thanks for setting this up, vacliff.
     
  18. Lisa

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    Has anyone else received calls in the last few days from John Murphy's campaign? I have an unlisted phone number and asked to be put on the donotcall list. This campaign has harrassed me over the last few days calling me at least 4 times. That is 4 different times I answered the phone even though caller id said "no number" that they were calling from, which is now against the law. It is unknown how many more times they may have called while I was not home. The first time I was polite, said not interested in discussing with them and asked them to take me off their calling list. By the 4th call I told them if I had even thought about voting for their candidtate would no longer occur because of this harassment.

    Please take this into account when you cast your vote. I don't think this is the type of person we should elect. Someone who is unable to even control their own campaign.
     
  19. SK8R

    SK8R On the Clover Meadow

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    I have received 3 calls from John Murphy's campaign and ATLEAST 3 from Patti Morrisey's campaign. The first time they called I told them not to bother calling back because I was not voting for them. They continue to call.
    I don't think they realize that this is a big turn off. I feel like I am being harrassed.
     
  20. afgm

    afgm Ashburn Farm Resident

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    Political calls are exempt from the "Do Not Call" list. They are not illegal.

    I've gotten similiarly annoying calls from those mentioned and also Bob Gordon, Steve Snow, and Dick Black.

    Seems this practice transends party lines.
     

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