House Delegate District 45: Elsie M. Mosqueda

Party: Democrat

Age: 61

Residence: Parker Gray District, Alexandria.

Education: BA, political science, MS, forensic science, George Washington University.

Occupation: Aide to Del. Brian Moran (D-Alexandria) until Feb. 28, 2005.

Elected offices/civic activities: Delegate, Democratic National Convention; member, Alexandria Democratic Committee; co-founder, Alexandria Non-Profit Council; member, Alexandria police chief's advisory group; board member, Alexandria Police Foundation; co-coordinator, Citizens Against the Stadium; past vice president, League of Women Voters; former chief election official; former board member, Potomac West Business Association; former member, Alexandria United Way Executive Committee; former member, Save the Alexandria Clinic; former commissioner, Alexandria Early Childhood Development Commission.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?

"The most important challenge for the next delegate will be to preserve and improve our quality of life. Our community cannot continue to thrive unless we fully invest in our public school systems, reduce traffic congestion by focusing on moving people rather than automobiles, protect our natural resources, give local communities the power to stop gun violence, provide affordable health care, and respect the diversity that is a vital part of our community. I will ensure that our voice is heard and respected in Richmond."

Why should voters elect you?

"My decades of experience as a community leader and a decade of legislative experience have given me the tools to effectively represent the 45th District."

Web site: http://www.elsiemosqueda.com/

E-mail address: elsie@elsiemosqueda.com