I have the unique chance to have an informal session with Chairman Connelly as part of my MPA (Masters of Public Administration) class. He is coming in to talk to our class in a couple of weeks.

We have been asked to prepare some questions for the Chairman - so I thought I'd throw the topic out to the wolves (that's you) to see if any of you can come up with a cognizant question or two.

Have at it - I'll report back here what the answers are.

Please try to be respectful...:)

I would ask him how it's possible for Barack Obama to run for president even though he's not a U.S. citizen.

hehe

I would ask how he gets his teeth so white!

Please ask what his political aspirations are if a) he's re-elected or b) if he's not re-elected. Believe I saw something about his running for congressional seat.

And, while "impolite," I would like to know--at least what he would say--concerning his SAIC job and his county position; e.g., according to news reports SAIC real estate division stands to profit from Tyson's Corner metro, whether it's above or below, due to extensive real estate holdings in the area. Conincidence? Shrewd planning? Inside lobbying?

I wish you well on your program.

Ask him why the county continues to propose ever increasing dollar amounts for school bonds each election cylcle despite a drop off in enrollment and no increase in student achievement.

You should give him praise for not doing anything to stop Ffx Co. from turning into "little Mexico".

With due respect--please ask

o What are the county's costs for supporting illegal aliens?

o Why is it taking so long to adopt a policy of identifying, apprehending, convicting, sentencing, and deporting criminal illegal aliens?

o What corrections have been made to stop subsidized housing for people making over the threshold income?

I would like to hear his position regarding having an elected County Executive, as is done in Maryland, instead of one appointed by the BoS. With the population of FXCO larger than all but a handful of cities, I think that it is a rather dated approach to government and accountability. While I do not have any issues with Anthony Griffin, I just think that the County Executive, equivalent to a city mayor, should set policy rather than the BoS. I realize that this might not sit well with the supervisors, including the chairman, but it would be nice to see action taken that is in the best interest of the citizens and taxpayers.

Of course, this idea may be DOA due to some statewide statute which Richmond would never agree to waive.

company 9 bitches

What kind of wine was he drinking when he said "We do not have a problem with
illegal immigration in Fairfax County"? Ill be sure and not drink that brand.

You should ask him how Fairfax County has grown into one of the most affluent counties in the country with one of the best school systems despite its diversity, the influx of illegal immigrants and the occasional rant from racist Republicans. In other words, what is Fairfax County doing right that other counties aren't?

I'm sure he will appreciate a positive question for a change.

Lester Burnham Wrote:
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> I would like to hear his position regarding having
> an elected County Executive, as is done in
> Maryland, instead of one appointed by the BoS.
> With the population of FXCO larger than all but a
> handful of cities, I think that it is a rather
> dated approach to government and accountability.
> While I do not have any issues with Anthony
> Griffin, I just think that the County Executive,
> equivalent to a city mayor, should set policy
> rather than the BoS. I realize that this might
> not sit well with the supervisors, including the
> chairman, but it would be nice to see action taken
> that is in the best interest of the citizens and
> taxpayers.
>
> Of course, this idea may be DOA due to some
> statewide statute which Richmond would never agree
> to waive.

This is a good question - I'll have to research to see if as a Dillion's rule state Fairfax County can change structure.

Fairfax MF---er Wrote:
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> You should ask him how Fairfax County has grown
> into one of the most affluent counties in the
> country with one of the best school systems
> despite its diversity, the influx of illegal
> immigrants and the occasional rant from racist
> Republicans. In other words, what is Fairfax
> County doing right that other counties aren't?
>
> I'm sure he will appreciate a positive question
> for a change.

This is another good question - I wonder that myself...

Fairfax MF---er Wrote:
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> You should ask him how Fairfax County has grown
> into one of the most affluent counties in the
> country with one of the best school systems
> despite its diversity, the influx of illegal
> immigrants and the occasional rant from racist
> Republicans. In other words, what is Fairfax
> County doing right that other counties aren't?
>
> I'm sure he will appreciate a positive question
> for a change.


Tweaked to be more realistic -- how can Fairfax County maintain its status as one of the most affluent counties in the country with one of the best school systems despite lowering of property values which will necessitate either a cut in services or an increase in taxes, the influx of illegal immigrants and the constant delusional rants from liberals who think that the influx of illegals has nothing to do with the increase in crime and the lowering of the quality of life in the county. In other words, what is Fairfax County doing to ensure it is moving in the right direction that other counties aren't?

Title 15.2 of the VA Code only permits the CE to be appointed. There are no provisions allowing for an elected county executive. In VA, as I am sure you all know, a locality can only do what is specifically prescribed by the state.

Fairfax MF---er Wrote:
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> You should ask him how Fairfax County has grown
> into one of the most affluent counties in the
> country with one of the best school systems
> despite its diversity, the influx of illegal
> immigrants and the occasional rant from racist
> Republicans. In other words, what is Fairfax
> County doing right that other counties aren't?
>
> I'm sure he will appreciate a positive question
> for a change.


Thats an easy one. Its due to the massive amounts of money that Federal Employees
and Government contractors have to spend here. Without the Feds and Beltway
Bandits, Fairfax would be bankrupt.

15.2 Wrote:
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> Title 15.2 of the VA Code only permits the CE to
> be appointed. There are no provisions allowing
> for an elected county executive. In VA, as I am
> sure you all know, a locality can only do what is
> specifically prescribed by the state.

So, would this need to be authorized through a vote in Richmond, or would it require something larger like a statewide referendum? For what it's worth, this is the type of antiquated law which really drives me crazy about living in Virginia. Not something that you think about every day like the abusive driver fees, but a larger issue around self-determination. It is like the King's Dominion law which prevents school from opening prior to Labor Day without a specific waver from the Commonwealth and there is no way that FCPS would ever get approval due to the "economic impact".

If requires a vote in Richmond, can anyone comment on why elected officials from other parts of the Commonwealth would object?

I'd ask him how many more Hit/Run DUI accidents he would be involved in and have them swept under the rug?

There is no need for a referendum. The code could be amended to allow for the popular election of the County Executive. I doubt there would be a whole lot of support for it from the locally elected officials as it would be seen as an erosion of power. One advantage of an appointed CE is that the person can concentrate on doing the job full time without having to spend time running for office. I understand your arguments about self determination, but some recent examples of disparate policies between and among counties lends some credence to the policy. For example, the no county sticker in FFX has caused headaches for surrounding locales. The immigration policies that will be employed by surrounding PWC, Loudoun, Stafford, etc. will have an impact on the influx of illegals to FFX, Arlington, Falls Church, Manassas, Mannassas Park, FFX City, and Alexandria. In heavily populated, closely tied communites like those jurisdictions comprising NoVa, disparate policies and laws necessarily impact each locality and its citizens. Under Dillon's rule, there is at the very least a certain amount of certainty involved and provides plenty of cover to local politicians who can always claim their hands are tied.

Ask him how big his penis is, and then laugh no matter what size he says.

OBAMA is not a u.s. citizen?

mariokart Wrote:
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> Ask him how big his penis is, and then laugh no
> matter what size he says.


Real mature....

Grow up Wrote:
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> > Ask him how big his penis is, and then laugh no
> > matter what size he says.
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> Real mature....
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Please ask him in all seriousness does he think everyone in Fairfax makes a six figure salary? Does he realize with the huge taxes he is chasing out the middle class which is the backbone of the tax base.

ask him if he is aware that I am banging his daughter.

• What... is your name?
• What... is your quest?
• What... is your favorite color?

"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."

Ask him what he thinks of Meade Skeltons newest hit Seven Lonely Days?

Grow Up,

What do you expect from mariokart? He is perhaps one of the most imbecillic posters on this board. He is constantly going on about penises, scat and homosexuality. I am sure everyone here can draw their own conclusions as to what this really means. He obviously has no life. He has already admitted to spending hours on the net surfing for porn, living at home with his mommy and daddy, and not being able to get a public servant job that, while an admirable profession, is not all that hard to get. He comes on here to get the only attention that anyone will show him. It is apparent he will amount to nothing, never get a girl, and never be successful. In a way, I feel bad for the loser.

ouch.

Ask him if he has ever tapped his right foot in the mens bathoorm stall and then tap the guys foot next to him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zbnSyPNnaI&NR=1

why he has such high income numbers for his affordable housing program -- at over 100000 a family of 3 could buy a small 2 b condo. Why he keeps dumping more money into school construction -- he and the other pols leave Woodson overcrowded when he could have his Mantua area moved into Falls Church and Jackson. Why my money has to suppport illegal immigrants in affordable housing [better places than I lived]?

What will he do to increase immigration enforcement?

We can all clearly see this is a problem in the county and it just keeps getting worse.

TheMeeper Wrote:
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> I would ask him how it's possible for Barack Obama
> to run for president even though he's not a U.S.
> citizen.


Wasn't he born in Hawaii?

why did he let the senator take the fall when he was in the bathroom as well?

Mr. Poopie Pants,

wow - that stings.

How much will the tax rate increase when you are re elected?

MPA Grad Student~

You have received some excellent input.

Would you prioritize a list of questions that you might ask and post?

(Of course, the Chairman or his staff will be alerted and that may allow for better preparation with essential facts.)

I would ask him if he plans on re-installing the red light traffic cameras?

I would ask him why he thinks Northern Virginians should have to subsidize the builders, contractors, developers, realtors, and their associations, by paying TRANSPORTAION TAXES (5% on the labor of car repairs and .40 on every $100 of home sales price [that would be between $2000 and $3000 for most Farifax county homes] among other new taxes)?

I would ask him where his money is invested?

I would ask him if he profits from his realtor/builder connection, either personally or by campaign contributions?

I would ask him what his full time job is?