Fred on the Issues

I’m dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing Albemarle County — and I believe we can do it by blending sustainable smart-growth with thoughtful preservation. My priorities are rooted in creating an economically strong, environmentally resilient, and socially equitable future for every resident.

Here’s where I stand on the issues that matter to our community:

Affordable Housing

Housing costs in Albemarle have ballooned over the past few years. Our neighbors are being priced out of their homes, with young people being locked out of the American dream.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Support the Affordable Housing Investment Fund

  • Make it easier to build with less red tape and regulations

  • Focus on Smart Growth within the development area

  • Preserve the character of our rural communities

Rural & Environmental Stewardship

Protecting the unique character and charm of our county is paramount. Growth doesn’t have to mean giving up who we are. It can mean expanding opportunity while staying true to our core values.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Protect our rural spaces and valuable land/water resources

  • Focus on smart growth within Albemarle's development area

Supporting Our Schools

As the father of two public school graduates and an educator, I understand the value of our public schools.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Support funding public schools and modernizing facilities

  • Advocate for competitive teacher salaries to attract talent

  • Continue thoughtful education investments for a growing Albemarle

Funding Police & Firefighters

Keeping our community safe is a top priority. We must continue to fight for a safer Albemarle for our families.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Support funding police, fire, and emergency services

  • Support hiring more police, firefighters, and EMS workers for a growing Albemarle

  • Invest in crime prevention and community policing initiatives

Improve Transit Options

As a 35-year resident and urban planner, I've seen our neighbors spend more time on the road and in traffic. Planning communities and transit options is critical to address our growing population.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Commit to improving traffic and road congestion, especially on Route 29

  • Work with the City of Charlottesville and UVA to improve public transit options

  • Commit to improving public transportation and finding new solutions

Promoting Smarter Government

The current administration's cuts are threatening our schools, healthcare, clean drinking water, childcare services, affordable housing initiatives, and so much more. Albemarle County has to look inward to make government more efficient to offset these cuts, as well as bring people into the political process.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Make the budgeting process more transparent

  • Commit to fiscal responsibility by borrowing for capital projects that pay themselves back in the long run

  • Support periodic performance reviews and department audits to streamline government, making more with less

  • Work to offset the impact of federal cuts on our public services and affordable housing initiatives

Housing costs in Albemarle have ballooned over the past few years. Our neighbors are being priced out of their homes, with young people being locked out of the American dream.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Fully fund the Affordable Housing Investment Fund

  • Make it easier to build with less red tape and regulations

  • Focus on building out urban Albemarle and within the development area

  • Preserve the character of our rural communities

Affordable Housing

Protecting the unique character and charm of our county is paramount. Growth doesn’t have to mean giving up who we are. It can mean expanding opportunity while staying true to our core values.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Protect rural green spaces and valuable land/water resources from development

  • Focus on smart growth within Albemarle's development area

Rural & Environmental Stewardship

As the father of two public school graduates and an educator, I understand the value of our public schools.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Fully fund our public schools and modernize facilities

  • Advocate for competitive teacher salaries to attract talent

  • Continue thoughtful education investments for a growing Albemarle

Supporting Our Schools

Keeping our community safe is a top priority. We must continue to fight for a safer Albemarle for our families.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Fully fund police, fire, and emergency services departments

  • Support hiring more police, firefighters, and EMS workers for a growing Albemarle

  • Invest in crime prevention and community policing initiatives

Funding Police & Firefighters

As a 35-year resident and urban planner, I've seen our neighbors spend more time on the road and in traffic. Planning communities and transit options is critical to address our growing population.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Commit to improving traffic and road congestion, especially on Route 29

  • Work with the City of Charlottesville to improve CAT service

  • Commit to improving public transportation and finding new solutions

Improve Transit Options

The Trump administration's cuts are threatening our schools, healthcare, clean drinking water, childcare services, affordable housing initiatives, and so much more. Albemarle County has to look inward to make government more efficient to offset these cuts, as well as bring people into the political process.

As Supervisor, I will:

  • Make the budgeting process more transparent

  • Commit to fiscal responsibility by only borrowing for capital projects that pay themselves back in the long run

  • Support periodic performance reviews and department audits to streamline government, making more with less

  • Work to offset the impact of federal cuts on our public services and affordable housing initiatives

Promoting Smarter Government