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Information on Dana H. Barakat's personal background is not available at the moment.

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As of July 25, 2023, Dana H. Barakat’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Dana H. Barakat

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As of July 25, 2023, Dana H. Barakat’s website did not contain information on this issue and Dana H. Barakat did not complete our questionnaire.

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Fairfax County Board of Directors and Staff

Christopher lives in Oakton, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Colby College. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Hydrology) from the University of Connecticut. He also holds an Executive MBA from George Mason University.

Christopher is a licensed professional engineer and engineering contractor, scientist, former regulator and business manager. He is the Principal at Environmental Network International since 1997. He was a Lead Practitioner and Senior Program Manager at CDM Smith during 2001 -2013. He was an Associate Waste Management Engineer at California Toxic Substances Control Division during 1980-1985.

Christopher E. Koerner is currently serving as Soil and Water Conservation Director in Fairfax County. He was elected in 2019 and is finishing his first term.

As of July 25, 2023, Christopher E. Koerner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Christopher E. Koerner

Christopher lives in Oakton, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Colby College. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Hydrology) from the University of Connecticut. He also holds an Executive MBA Program from George Mason University.

As of July 25, 2023, Christopher E. Koerner’s website did not contain information on this issue and Christopher E. Koerner did not complete our questionnaire.

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Information on Debra's personal background is not available at the moment.

Debra is the Hunter Mill Magisterial District Chair of the Republican Party.

Debra O. Maddrell's campaign for soil and water conservation director is her first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Debra O. Maddrell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Debra O. Maddrell

Information on Debra's professional background is not available at the moment.

Debra O. Maddrell is Hunter Mill Magisterial District Chair of the Republican Party.

As of July 25, 2023, Debra O. Maddrell’s website did not contain information on this issue and Debra O. Maddrell did not complete our questionnaire.

Ballotpedia, Edward Monroe

Edward has a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, a master's degree in math and science education from John Hopkins University, a graduate certificate in instructional design from George Washington University, and a master's degree in education leadership from George Mason University. He lives with his wife and two children in McLean.

Edward is a teacher. He teaches physics and life science at Fairfax County Public Schools.

Edward Monroe previously ran for state delegate in 2021 but did not win.

As of July 25, 2023, Edward W. Monroe Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Edward W. Monroe Jr.

Edward lives with his wife and two children  in McLean, VA. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science Degree in Math and Science Education from the Johns Hopkins University. Edward, and a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from George Washington University. He also holds a Master's Degree in Education Leadership from George Mason University.

Edward is a teacher. He has taught Physics and Life Science in Fairfax County Public Schools since 2007.

Edward Monroe's campaign for Soil and Water Conservation Director in Fairfax County is his first entry into politics. He ran for Virginia State of Delegates in 2021 but did not win.

As of July 25, 2023, Edward W. Monroe Jr. did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Edward lives with his wife and two children  in McLean, VA. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He holds Master of Science Degree in Math and Science Education from the Johns Hopkins University. Edward holds a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from George Washington University. He also holds a Master's Degree in Education Leadership from George Mason University.

Edward is a teacher. He taught Physics and Life Science in Fairfax County public schools since 2007. He served as a Volunteer in Peace Corps in Bulgaria from 1995 to 1997.

Edward Monroe's campaign for Soil and Water Conservation Director in Fairfax County is his first entry into politics. He ran for Virginia State of Delegates in 2021 and lost.

As of July 25, 2023, Edward W. Monroe Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue and Edward W. Monroe Jr. did not complete our questionnaire.

Mary is originally from Falls Church. She has a bachelor's degree in American studies and a law degree and master's degree in law from Faulkner University.

Mary is a lawyer. She used to be a real estate paralegal.

Mary E. Strayhorne's campaign for soil and water conservation director is her first entry into politics.

Plans to adopt an advisory approach through policy initiatives that promotes active stakeholder, governmental and local business owner involvement and brings their perspectives to the forefront of the good governance policy discussions.

- Plans to adopt an advisory approach through policy initiatives that promotes active stakeholder, governmental and local business owner involvement and brings their perspectives to the forefront of the good governance policy discussions.

Promises to build a wide coalition to save, restore, preserve and sustain Lake Accotink.

Commits to taking a sustainable, practical approach to environmental conservation to improve overall community wellness, which means taking a practical approach to energy production, development and environmental protection and conservation considerations.

- Promises to build a wide coalition to save, restore, preserve and sustain Lake Accotink.
- Commits to taking a sustainable, practical approach to environmental conservation to improve overall community wellness, which means taking a practical approach to energy production, development and environmental protection and conservation considerations.

Wants to offer fiscal and practical solutions to promote and protect continued growth and development.

Promises to protect and conserve Fairfax County and Virginia's natural resources through education, investment initiatives, offset considerations, and long term planning for proposed projects.

- Wants to offer fiscal and practical solutions to promote and protect continued growth and development.
- Promises to protect and conserve Fairfax County and Virginia's natural resources through education, investment initiatives, offset considerations, and long term planning for proposed projects.

Mary E. Strayhorne

Mary is a Northern Virginia native, born and raised in Falls Church. She earned her undergraduate degree in American Studies, as well as a Master of Law and Juris Doctor Degrees from Faulkner University.

Mary is a lawyer and has worked as a real estate paralegal to various attorneys.

Mary E. Strayhorne's campaign for Soil and Water Conservation Director in Fairfax County is her first entry into politics.

Mary is a Northern Virginia native, born and raised in Falls Church. She earned Undergraduate Degree in American Studies (University not provided on her campaign website). She also earned a Master of Law and Juris Doctor Degrees from Faulkner University.

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Information about Mary Ellen's personal background is not available at the moment.

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Information about Mary Ellen "Mell" Flynn's political background is not available at the moment.

As of July 25, 2023, Mary Ellen "Mell" Flynn did not have a website.

Mary Ellen "Mell" Flynn

As of July 25, 2023, Mary Ellen "Mell" Flynn’s website did not contain information on this issue and Mary Ellen "Mell" Flynn did not complete our questionnaire.

Rhonda has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in soil and water science from the University of Arizona. She lives in Annandale.

Rhonda used to be a researcher at the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment.

Rhonda J. Bitterli's campaign for soil and water conservation director is her first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Rhonda J. Bitterli’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rhonda J. Bitterli

Rhonda lives in Annandale, VA. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Arizona. She also holds a Master's Degree in Soil and Water Science from the University of Arizona.

Rhonda is an experienced project manager and analyst. 

She worked as a researcher with the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment, participated in a Congressionally requested study of municipal solid waste and contributed to the report that was developed. 

She worked on revisions to the Hazard Ranking System (HRS), the model the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to assess hazardous waste sites and determine which ones are added to the National Priorities List.

She led the development of guidance for operators of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fuel storage tanks used in emergencies.

Rhonda has reviewed and edited National Academy of Sciences publications, mostly for the Water Science and Technology Board.

Rhonda J. Bitterli's campaign for Director of Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board is her first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Rhonda J. Bitterli’s website did not contain information on this issue and Rhonda J. Bitterli did not complete our questionnaire.

Rhonda is an experienced project manager and analyst. 

She worked as a researcher with the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment, participated in a Congressionally requested study of municipal solid waste and contributed to the report that was developed. 

She worked on revisions to the Hazard Ranking System (HRS), the model the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to assess hazardous waste sites and determine which ones are added to the National Priorities List.

She led the development of guidance for operators of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fuel storage tanks used in emergencies.

Reviewed and edited National Academy of Sciences publications, mostly for the Water Science and Technology Board.

- The district board is in charge of conserving, improving, and protecting Virginia's natural resources, with a focus on soil and water. They make plans to conserve soil resources, control and prevent soil erosion, prevent floods, and conserve, develop, use and dispose of water. 
- Directors are responsible for providing local representation on conservation issues. Historically directors were agricultural landowners, but today they represent a variety of issues and perspectives. 
- A major responsibility of district boards is to control and prevent pollution of Virginia's waterways.  
- Each of the 47 districts is represented by a combination of appointed and elected directors, both of which are unpaid. Elected directors are elected in nonpartisan elections to four year terms. 