House of Delegates District 41: Michael J. Golden

Party: Republican

Age: 31

Residence: Orange Hunt.

Education: BS, commerce, finance and marketing, University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce; JD, Georgetown University Law Center.

Occupation: Attorney (appellate), Latham & Watkins LLP.

Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Fairfax County School Board High School Course Review Committee, 2004; judicial clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, 1998-99; member, Bethany Christian Services board of directors; regional coordinator and precinct captain, 2004 Republican candidates for president, vice president and Congress; member and volunteer, Orange Hunt Estates Civic Association; young attorney mentor, Latham & Watkins LLP; former member, Training and Career Enhancement Committee, Latham & Watkins LLP; youth tutor and mentor, Martha's Table; volunteer, Vacation Bible School.

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

"As I have walked door-to-door throughout our district, residents have consistently said that out-of-control property tax increases are their most pressing concern, because those sharp increases are driving families and seniors out of Fairfax County. I am the only candidate with a real tax relief plan: I will support a reasonable limitation on annual property tax increases; fight for Fairfax County's fair share of state funding for critical education and transportation needs; oppose spending our hard-earned tax dollars to pay for non-emergency benefits for illegal immigrants; and finish implementing the Wilder Commission's recommendations, which will save nearly $1 billion annually."

Why should voters elect you?

"An experienced advocate who was born, raised and educated in Virginia, I am the only candidate who has promised not to raise taxes."

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

E-mail address: michael@electgolden.com