Stafford, Virginia, George Washington District

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Thomas has a bachelor's degree in government from Suffolk University and a master's degree in education and political science from George Mason University.

Thomas used to be a U.S. government teacher at Colonial Forge High School and an adjunct professor of political science at the Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph Macon College.

Thomas "Tom" Coen is currently a county supervisor. He was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term. He is currently vice chair of the board of supervisors. He used to be interim supervisor for Stafford County.

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Stated he had "led the fight to preserve the Land Use Tax Credit and Purchase of Development Program."

As county supervisor, he worked on addressing the transportation needs of the community and widening roads.

Previously supported controlling development and growth in the county.

Previously planned to restrict new construction to areas of the county already developed while preserving open space.

- Stated he had "led the fight to preserve the Land Use Tax Credit and Purchase of Development Program."
- As county supervisor, he worked on addressing the transportation needs of the community and widening roads.
- Previously supported controlling development and growth in the county.
- Previously planned to restrict new construction to areas of the county already developed while preserving open space.

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As of July 18, 2023, Thomas "Tom" Coen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes education on race and racism and believes that critical race theory is complicated, higher-learning theories, not facts.

Said, “The higher levels haven’t figured out how they want to cover that, so it’s hard to think that a third-grade teacher, schoolteacher or a high school teacher can do that, if the colleges haven’t figured it out."

- Opposes education on race and racism and believes that critical race theory is complicated, higher-learning theories, not facts.
- Said, “The higher levels haven’t figured out how they want to cover that, so it’s hard to think that a third-grade teacher, schoolteacher or a high school teacher can do that, if the colleges haven’t figured it out."

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Thomas "Tom" Coen

Thomas graduated from Suffolk University in Boston with a Bachelor of Science in Government. He earned his Master in Education from George Mason University and a Master in Political Science.

Prior to his position as County Supervisor, Thomas taught U.S. Government at Colonial Forge High School. He was an Adjunct Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Randolph Macon College in Political Science. He also served on the Stafford County Planning Commission for four years.

Thomas Coen served as Interim Supervisor before running and winning a seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. Thomas was elected as Vice Chairman for 2020. Thomas serves on the By-laws Committee, the Legislative Committee, and the Public Safety Committee. He has served one term.

- Worked on addressing the transportation needs of the community as Supervisor.
- Worked on improving the roads through road widening.
- Campaigned on controlling development and growth in the county.
- Stated he had "led the fight to preserve the Land Use Tax Credit and Purchase of Development Program."
- Planned to restrict new construction to areas of the county already developed while preserving open space.

As of July 18, 2023, Thomas "Tom" Coen’s website did not contain information on this issue and Thomas "Tom" Coen did not complete our questionnaire.

- Stated education on race and racism are complicated, higher-learning theories, not facts.
- Stated, “The higher levels haven’t figured out how they want to cover that, so it’s hard to think that a third-grade teacher, schoolteacher or a high school teacher can do that, if the colleges haven’t figured it out."

- Worked on addressing the transportation needs of the community as Supervisor.
- Worked on improving the roads through road widening.
- Campaigned on controlling development and growth in the county and planned to restrict new construction to areas of the county already developed while preserving open space.
- Stated he had "led the fight to preserve the Land Use Tax Credit and Purchase of Development Program."

Thomas graduated from Suffolk University in Boston with a BS in Government. He earned his Master in Education from George Mason University and a Master in Political Science.

Prior to his position as County Supervisor, Thomas taught U.S. Government at Colonial Forge High School. He was an Adjunct Professor at VCU and Randolph Macon College in Political Science. He also served on the Stafford County Planning Commission for four years.

Thomas Coen served as Interim Supervisor before running and winning a seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. Thomas was elected as Vice Chairman for 2020. Thomas serves on the By-laws Committee, the Legislative Committee, and the Public Safety Committee.

- Thomas has supported addressing the transportation needs of the community as Supervisor. He has worked on improving the roads through road widening. During his 2019 campaign, Thomas campaigned on controlling development and growth in the county, planning to restrict new construction to areas of the county already developed while preserving open space. He stated he had "led the fight to preserve the Land Use Tax Credit and Purchase of Development Program."

- Thomas said education on race and racism are complicated, higher-learning theories, not facts. He stated, "“The higher levels haven’t figured out how they want to cover that, so it’s hard to think that a third-grade teacher, schoolteacher or a high school teacher can do that, if the colleges haven’t figured it out."

- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.

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