Democrat Bob Fenwick is a candidate for the Charlottesville City Council. Two of the five seats on council will be determined in the November 5 general election. Other candidates in this race include: Michael Farruggio (R); Kristin Szakos (D); and Buddy Weber (R).
Each candidate was interviewed by Charlottesville Tomorrow and asked 10 questions about their qualifications, priorities and important quality of life issues. Included in the box at the right are links to the full transcript and audio recording of those interviews (also available on iTunes).
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Bio: After traveling around the world as an Army officer I settled in Charlottesville when my wife attended UVA Law School. My boys attended Charlottesville Public Schools from Burnley Moran thru Charlottesville High School and I continued my construction business, specializing in renovation of old houses. When my boys left the house to start their careers I became involved in the civic and political life of the city. I was concerned that the city seemed to be losing its focus on ‘community’ and its reliance on finding solutions to governmental problems from a balanced representation of all citizens.
Education: B.S. Physics, Georgetown Univ., Graduate and Undergraduate study, Construction Management and Civil Engineering, at George Washington School of Engineering, Wash. DC
Occupation: General Construction Contractor
Previous Political Experience: Campaigned twice as Independent Candidate for Charlottesville City Council
Age on Election Day: 68
Neighborhood or area of residence: Martha Jefferson neighborhood
Family: Captain Austin Fenwick, US Army JAG Corps, serving somewhere in Afghanistan (can’t tell me) and Captain Ross Fenwick, US Army Corps of Engineers, veteran of Afghanistan, currently enrolled in Engineering Advanced Class, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
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Website: Cvilledemsforcouncil.com
Telephone: (434) 981-2298