Reston Association Candidate Profile: Vincent Dory​

RESTON, VA — Each spring, the Reston Association conducts elections to fill the vacant seats on its nine-member board. Reston residents will have the entire month of March to vote on the candidates they wish to represent them.

This year, four candidates are vying for the two at-large seats on the board. Patch asked each of the candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that they could share the reasons why they believe Reston residents should choose them as their board member.

Name: Vincent Dory

Position Sought: At-Large Director (3-year term)

Occupation: Software Developer

What are the critical difference between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am the candidate with IT and software experience that is needed for Reston's current transition with a new website design, and an updated IT infrastructure.

What issues define your campaign platform?

The three most defining issues of my campaign are the preservation of Reston's green spaces, the need for the RA to keep a strong financial base by being cautious with the acquisition of new liabilities, and the ongoing need for overhaul for Reston's IT and website redesign.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I was president of my fraternity in university, have had a successful career in software development, and am currently involved with many local activist organizations.

If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office a success?

I would consider my term a success if every inch of green space we have is preserved, all of our financial reports show the RA is a net positive venture, our website overhaul is complete, and an IT committee on the RA is fully established.

What is your vision for the Reston community?

My vision of Reston is a of place that honors its history and tradition by keeping the things most important and defining to itself preserved.

The best advice shared with me was:

“The ancient Oracle said that I was the wisest of all the Greeks. It is because I alone, of all the Greeks, know that I know nothing.” ― Socrates