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Age - 61

Married

Occupation - Retired

Education - 10 years Rappahannock School System, two years R.M.A. and one year V.P.I.

1. The main strength of Rappahannock County is its natural beauty, small villages and thinly populated area. The people of Rappahannock County are very much aware of any issue that may not be in the county’s best interest.

2. The county needs more local employment opportunities, commercial enterprises to broaden the tax base.

3. Mountain top development which could lead to the lowering of our potable water quality. The failure to grout wells drilled in flood areas.

4. Yes.

5. The Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan are good tools to guide local government officials. The ultimate decision about urban sprawl will rest with the people of the county and their wishes.

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