Robert Frederick Lederer

Candidate for Mayor

Age: 50

Residence: Cobbdale.

Education: BS, business administration, marketing, University of Richmond School of Business.

Occupation: Chief executive officer, international trade association.

Elected offices/civic activities: Former member, Fairfax City Council (five terms); mayor, City of Fairfax, 2002-present; former president, Fairchester Woods Civic Association; former vice president, Cobbdale Civic Association; former chair, Livability Task Force.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? "The single most urgent problem facing the City of Fairfax is carefully balancing our agenda of moving the city forward in terms of development and redevelopment, while at the same time protecting our small-town atmosphere and residential character."

Why should voters elect you? "As a lifelong city resident and experienced legislator, I have the experience to balance the priorities of the past with the needs of the future."

Web site: None given.

E-mail address: LedererforMayor@msn.com