Laura J. Mandala, a candidate in the Democratic primary for the 45th House District, lives in the Parkfairfax section of Alexandria. A capsule profile in the June 9 Extra editions for Alexandria-Arlington and Fairfax incorrectly indicated that the complex is in Fairfax County.
House Delegate District 45: Laura J. Mandala
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Party: Democrat
Age: 43
Residence: Parkfairfax, Fairfax.
Education: BA, MA, sociology, DePaul University; doctoral candidate, sociology, Northwestern University.
Occupation: President, Mandala Research Adjunct faculty, Georgetown University.
Elected offices/civic activities: Member, State Council on the Status of Women; chair, Alexandria Commission for Women; co-founder, NARAL Pro Choice Virginia; member, Transportation/Government Relations committees, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce; legislative director, Alexandria League of Women Voters; member, Alexandria Kiwanis; co-chair, 50th Anniversary of Rowing in Alexandria; member, Guest House Advisory Committee; member, Mass Mutual Women's Advisory Board; board member, Friends of the Alexandria Commission for Women.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Traffic. Every voter I talk with in the 45th complains about their commute to their jobs and even the amount of time it takes to go to a grocery store. Traffic congestion is negatively affecting the quality of life in our district, and one of my priorities is to address these urgent needs by encouraging increased investment in public transit."
Why should voters elect you?
"I'm a Mark Warner kind of Democrat; I believe in getting results. And my record of service has demonstrated I'll get results for our district."
Web site: http:/
E-mail address: LauraMandala@MandalaforDelegate.com
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