Gail C. Lyon

Candidate for City Council

Age: 51

Residence: Towlston Road.

Education: BS, early childhood education, Radford College; MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University.

Occupation: Operation specialist, USIS Inc.

Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Fairfax City Council, 2002-present; child-care consultant and advocate; former president and vice president, Country Club Hills Pool Association; former secretary and block captain, Country Club Hills Civic Association; volunteer, Parent Teacher Association, Daniels Run Elementary School, Lanier Middle School, Fairfax High School; volunteer, Brownie Troop 983, Fairfax Police Youth Club, Little League; religious education volunteer, St. Mary's Catholic Church.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? "These are exciting and challenging times for the City of Fairfax. Our most urgent need is to keep the right balance of our priorities, such as our lowest tax rate in the region, great city services, safe neighborhoods and balanced development. We have begun several initiatives that hold great potential for preserving our city's small-town atmosphere and continued prosperity. These initiatives must be in harmony with our shared vision. This careful balance can only be accomplished in partnership with community input and with the focus and discipline of the city leaders."

Why should voters elect you? "I have a great respect for our community. If reelected, I will promote the best interests of the city, its future and its residents."

Web site: None given.

E-mail address: gclyon@cox.net