“District 40: Incumbent Timothy D. Hugo, a Republican, is one of those peddlers of fiscal flim-flam who rail against tax increases and claim that fiscal gimmickry can produce the huge funding needed to address years of grossly insufficient spending on transportation. Missing, always, are any real specifics about which state services should be cut. His challenger, Democrat Susan S. Conrad, offers a refreshing change. Citing mounting citizen fury over traffic, Ms. Conrad has had the political spine to support a tax increase for transportation, along with adjustments in the formula for allocating state funds. A technology consultant and Realtor engaged in community affairs, Ms. Conrad is a straight talker who would greatly improve this district's representation in Richmond."

Dear Friends,

The election is days away and we are picking up steam as we head towards the finish line. I have received a key endorsement from the Washington Post as the 40th District Assembly candidate best suited to lead Virginia forward and address our real transportation problems. Without question, the future of Northern Virginia’s prosperity is at stake if we don’t solve our traffic mess. Promoting economic development is the key to moving Virginia forward. I have talked with many of you, and I understand your concerns. I will go to Richmond and take action.

As a mother, businesswoman, and military spouse, I am concerned with the future of our Commonwealth. In these tough and uncertain economic times, we need our government to be fiscally responsible without jeopardizing essential services like transportation and education. Our transportation infrastructure must continue to grow to meet the demands of an increasing population. In addition, we need to maintain the quality of our schools and universities by providing the resources necessary for our children to successfully compete in the global economy. We must also promote economic development and help businesses expand in the Northern Virginia community by providing incentives for the creation of net-new jobs and promoting Green industries.

If you want to:

• Promote economic development and growing jobs here in Northern Virginia
• Increase state funds for Centreville and Clifton schools
• Allocate more positions for Northern Virginia students to our state universities
• Address our Northern Virginia transportation infrastructure funding woes

Then please vote for me on Election Day November 3. Your vote makes a difference. If you will not be able to make it to the polls, here are the locations and hours to vote absentee in person:

Best Regards,
Susan S. Conrad