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Reynolds wants to improve Dumfries transportation

Helen Reynolds is running to keep her seat on the Dumfries Town Council. 
 
Reynolds says transportation is an important issue for the town. 

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Dumfries residents will head to the polls May 3, 2016 to elect new members to the Town Council.
 
We sent a questionnaire to Reynolds, and all other candidates seeking office in Dumfries. Her responses are below: 
 

PL: Why should Dumfries residents be excited to vote for you?
 
None provided.
 
PL: In your own words, what is the job description of a Town Council member? What expertise will you bring to the position?
None provided.
 
PL: What are the biggest issues and needs residents of the Town of Dumfries? What will you do to address those needs? 
 
Reynolds: One of the top issues I see facing the Town of Dumfries is there is a proposal to raise our tax base on our citizens. Since I took office in 2012, I voted on lowering our citizen’s the tax rate every year. Every year since I been in office our tax rate has been lowed for our citizens. No town services have been affected by the lower tax rate. Another issue facing our Town is transportation. With Route 1 widening set for 2025 making congestion a big problem for our local citizens. We as a council have been collaborating with varies agencies to speed this process up.
 
PL: Have you ever made any mistakes in your public life? How have they affected you?
 
None provided.
 
PL: Do you feel that the average citizen is well informed and understands the workings of town government? If not, how do you intend on improving communication with your constituency? 
 
None provided.

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