Mark Dudenhefer Says Job Creation is Key for 2nd District

Editor's Note: This Q&A has been re-featured for readers as the election is Nov. 8. 

Candidate provided profile:

Mark Dudenhefer currently serves as Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors and has served on the board since 2005 as the Garrisonville District representative.

Mark and his wife, Kay, live in Stafford, VA, and are parents to 3 children - Chris, Rebecca who reside in Stafford with their families, and Emily who was tragically killed in a car accident in 2004. They also have four grandchildren.

After graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Economics, Mark joined the Marine Corps, where he eventually retired at the rank of Colonel. Mark also has an MBA from Tulane University and a Masters in Computer Information Systems from University of Phoenix.

In his 30 years as a Marine Corps officer, Mark managed multi-million dollar budgets and led teams in Public Administration and Personnel Management. Since retiring from the Marine Corps, Mark is a contractor with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Mark is very active in the Stafford community as a member of his church, a founding member of the Colonial Forge High School PTSA and a motivational speaker for the Partnership for Safe Teen Driving. He and Kay frequently visit area schools to speak with students and parents on the importance of safe driving.

In addition to his service as the Garrisonville District Supervisor and Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors, Mark has been a leader on many community boards and commissions, including: George Washington Regional Commission, Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Quantico Growth Management Committee, Fredericksburg Regional Jail Authority, Potomac and
Rappahannock Transportation Authority, and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board.

Mark Dudenhefer's Official Campaign Website

Question 1: HOT lanes are coming to Prince William County. What are your feelings about HOT lanes and did you support this project?

When it was decided that HOT lanes were coming to Northern Virginia, I worked with VDOT and Transurban on a better deal for my constituents. Prior to my efforts, lanes were proposed to end in Prince William County, now they will be extended to Garrisonville Road.

Question 2: What ideas or solutions do you have in mind for transportation, and specifically commuters?

Transportation is a serious problem for the constituents of the Second House of Delegates District. We must be aggressive in enhancing all aspects, including rail, bus, car pools and roads.


Question 3: What are some non-core services you plan to target for potential budget cuts if elected?

As a Delegate, I will approach the budget as I have on the Board of Supervisors. I will target areas of waste and analyze each potential budget cut on an individual basis.


Question 4: What is the biggest issue facing the residents of the new 2nd House District?

Jobs. We've worked hard to keep Stafford County's unemployment well below the national average, but there is still room for improvement. Our Commonwealth needs to be a welcoming place for business and job creators. This can be achieved through less regulation and lower taxes.


Question 5: Should Virginia increase the gas tax to generate new revenue for transportation? How would you want to generate more money for transportation?

No. Virginians are taxed enough as it is, at all levels of government. We need to look at how we prioritize spending in Richmond and ensure sufficient funding for infrastructure.