Our Community is important and deserves the very best.
That’s why we need to re-elect Mike May as Occoquan District Supervisor.
Supervisor Mike May understands our needs and will keep fighting for us by:
Protecting our Quality of Life
- A Proven Record of Fighting Out of Control Growth
As Occoquan Supervisor, Mike has stood up for our community time and time again. He has consistently opposed development in the county’s undeveloped Rural Crescent. He has voted against projects that would overcrowd our roads and schools. And he has supported giving the county better tools to manage development, protect open space and preserve our environment.
Mike is not afraid to take the tough votes, even if he is alone in his dissent. He will continue to work to ensure that future developments mitigate their impacts by providing adequate monies for roads, schools and public safety.
- An Advocate for Open Space, Trees and Pedestrian Trails
Mike has long been an advocate for open space and trails. He voted to enhance the open space and environment chapters of the county comprehensive plan. He has also promoted better pedestrian access throughout our community, including working with the county transportation staff to construct walking trails and sidewalks along Old Bridge Road.
- Working to Build a Vibrant Local Economy
Mike has worked to ensure Prince William County is a great place to do business. In fact, CNN Money recently rated Prince William the number one area for job growth in all of Virginia! Mike understands that when local businesses succeed, we expand our tax base and ease the tax burden on residential taxpayers. That’s why Mike has made redevelopment of rundown and vacant commercial properties a priority – because it’s a win for Prince William County’s economy and our open space.
Keeping Our Families Safe
- Strong Support for Public Safety
Even during difficult economic times, Mike worked to maintain critical funding for police and emergency services. And crime rates are now at historic lows! Mike also supported Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) training for Adult Detention Center personnel and county police so that criminal illegal aliens, including MS-13 and gang members, are deported after serving their sentences rather than being released back into our community. Mike will continue to ensure that our public safety personnel have the tools they need to protect our neighborhoods and keep our families safe.
Improving Transportation
- Proven Record of Improving Transportation
As a daily commuter, Mike knows improving transportation is critical to our quality of life. He has worked to secure many local transportation improvements, including the widening of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road; adding a dedicated right turn lane at Springwoods Drive; enhancing our commuter, bus, train, and slug systems; and, adding pedestrian access along Old Bridge Road–just to name a few. Mike serves as Prince William County’s representative on COG’s Transportation Planning Board (TPB), where he advocates for our regional needs. Mike will continue to support our transportation needs and work to get us moving again.
Keeping Taxes Low and the County Budget Under Control
- Fighting for Fiscally Responsible Budgets
As a fiscal conservative, Mike has a proven record of fighting to keep the county budget under control. He voted against increases to his own office budget, and actually returned those monies back to the general fund in FY 11! He voted against budget proposals that would have unduly increased the residential tax burden. And, Mike supported reducing business taxes (BPOL) to encourage local businesses to create more jobs in Prince William.
- Keeping the Tax Burden Low and Receiving High Marks for Fiscal Management
Over the past five years, county side general fund expenditures have increased by less than one tenth of one percent, even though our population has grown by almost 10%. We are doing more with less, yet citizen satisfaction with the quality of services received for the tax dollar is at an all-time high!
Mike and his colleagues on the Board have made difficult decisions and focused resources on the county’s key, strategic priorities. Residential tax bills in Prince William are below FY 07 levels and are approximately 30% below those in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. And the county’s bond rating was recently upgraded to AAA-the highest possible rating. Mike will continue to keep taxes low, and keep the county’s finances on the right track.
Promoting Transparency in Local Government
- A proponent of Accountability and Openness in Government
During his time on the Board, Mike has sought to engage our community and be as accessible as possible. He hosts regular town hall and other community meetings to update his constituents. He has an “open door” policy with his constituents. He responds personally to all emails and other inquiries, and sends frequent electronic newsletters to citizens to keep them informed of county issues.
Mike is also a strong supporter of transparency in local government. He co-authored the update to the county code that requires citizens of local boards and commissions to file appropriate disclosure of financial interest to prevent local conflicts of interest. And, Mike worked with his colleagues to establish a new internal audit position reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors in order to root out waste, fraud and abuse in the county budget.
We need Supervisor Mike May to continue fighting for our community. Please vote to Re-Elect Mike May on Tuesday, November 8th at your regular polling place.