R. Scott Silverthorne

Candidate for City Council

Age: 40

Residence: Windy Hill.

Education: BS, marketing, Radford University.

Occupation: Director, federal government relations, Capital One Financial Corp., McLean.

Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Fairfax City Council, 1990-present; member, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission; co-chairman, City of Fairfax Bicentennial Commission; member, City University Committee; former member, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Community Appearance Committee, Independence Day Celebration Committee, Friends of Fairfax, Fairfax Jaycees, Downtown Fairfax Coalition, School Board Facilities Planning Committee.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? "The constant challenges of growth and development in and around the City of Fairfax and balancing that challenge with maintaining our small-town atmosphere and quality of life. Over the next several years, there will be even more proposals to develop and redevelop in the City of Fairfax, and we must look at every proposal with a critical eye to maintaining our quality of life, managing traffic and maintaining our public infrastructure. I have a record of accomplishment in maintaining our exceptional quality of life, our historical roots and our unifying sense of identity."

Why should voters elect you? "As a council member, I have provided the community honest and accountable representation. If reelected, I pledge to maintain and improve our quality of life."

Web site: www.scottsilverthorne.com

E-mail address: scott@scottsilverthorne.com