John R. Austin (R)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 14
Age: 55
Residence: Brookeville.
Education: AB, world studies, RIT-Eisenhower College; master's, finance, Thunderbird, the Garvin School of Int'l Management.
Occupation: Principal, Austin Wealth Management LLC.
Web site: http://www.electaustin.org
E-mail address: johnaustin@electaustin.org
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member, Greater Olney Civic Association; NFIB; Olney and Montgomery chambers of commerce; Rotary; Knights of Columbus; catechist, St. Peter's; director, Sister Cities International; treasurer, PTSA; chapter president, FPA; chapter president, AFS Alumni As
Why should voters elect you?
"Politics has become too polarized. I promise to restore reason and balance to the political process."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Traffic. If environmental safeguards are adequate and are enforced, I support the principles of smart growth. I support the building of the intercounty connector. I strongly support the building of the Brookeville bypass. I support the building of the Purple Line. I support the Corridor Cities Transitway. I do not support the 'techway' between Dulles and Interstate 270. The environmental cost is too high. However, I do support a Purple Line connector to Dulles."
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