Thomas Coen, a former Stafford County high school teacher, is running for re-election as George Washington District Supervisor. He is focusing on controlling development and growth in the county, preserving rural space while encouraging modern businesses to open up shop.
Name: Thomas "Tom" Coen Party: Independent Town: Stafford Running for: George Washington District Supervisor Website: Facebook Work: Educator Education: BS in Government from Suffolk University Masters in Education from George Mason University Masters in Political Science from American Military University Community Involvement: Currently serving as George Washington District Supervisor. Served on the Planning Commission for four years, two years as Chair. Served on and chaired the Stafford County Public Schools Citizen Advisory Committee on the Capital Improvement Plan. Sings in the choir and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Questions and Answers PL: What are the top three major issues facing the district you wish to represent? Coen: 1. Plan for growth while preserving our rural character and protecting property rights. 2. Supporting our Public Service employees -- first responders, education and government services -- to stop the hemorrhaging of employees to other counties. 3. Expand and diversify our economic development, particularly 21st-century businesses. PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues? Coen: 1. Develop and implement plans to encourage growth in the desired areas -- the Targeted Growth Areas -- and continue to fund voluntary programs for land preservation. 2. Continue to implement programs to retain employees and attract new employees. We have listened to our first responders and have developed a compensation plan. This needs to be implemented. 3. Since serving on the planning commission I have worked towards attracting new, cutting-edge industries to come to Stafford. We have made progress, especially in our district. We need to be creative and continue reaching out to 21st century businesses.PL: From your perspective, what is the job description of the office you’re seeking?
Coen: First, to meet the needs of the citizens in dealing with immediate concerns and in looking into the future and planning ahead.
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