Fairfax County Supervisor Patrick S. Herrity (R-Springfield) is an important voice of fiscal responsibility who has a track record of working across the aisle.
He’s a serious-minded, Chamber of Commerce-style Republican in the mold of former congressman Tom Davis. That’s why several prominent Democrats have endorsed Mr. Herrity,and former Fairfax County commonwealth’s attorney Raymond F. Morrogh. He’s a good complement to the 9-1 Democratic majority in a county that traditionally values pragmatism.pension reform for county employees, raising the retirement age and fixing warped incentive structures that prompted early retirements.
Despite this intriguing record, Mr. Vega seems to lack an in-depth understanding of the complex issues facing Fairfax County, answering substantive questions by repeating clichés about being a “problem solver.” On an issue such as transportation, for instance, he says he will be “more proactive than reactive.” His big idea is to create a chief technology officer position across county departments, an idea worth considering, but not one that truly distinguishes him., Mr.
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