Thursday, October 27, 2011
Prince William County School Board Chairman Milton Johns said Babur Lateef's new television ad that attacks incumbent Corey Stewart uses old data that is taken out of context and wrongly insinuates that supervisors have control over class sizes.
Babur Lateef's new television ad may be flashy and creative but Prince William County School Board Chairman Milton Johns says it's out of context and misleads voters. The ad, which Lateef has asked supporters to help fund so it can run until Election Day, accuses incumbent Corey Stewart of ignoring local issues while accepting $37,500 from the minor league baseball team Potomac Nationals, which plays at a Woodbridge stadium. The ad's setting is a baseball game and criticizes Stewart for numerous things, including turning down $17 million in federal funding and 40-percent increases in class sizes—a claim that concerns Johns. At the end of the ad, Lateef pops up on the screen as a baseball umpire. Michael McLaughlin, Lateef's campaign …
Thursday, October 13, 2011
John Gray is the independent candidate for Prince William Board of County Supervisors. He faces incumbent Corey Stewart and Democrat Babur Lateef on Nov. 8. Gray says foreclosures are the county's top problem.
Editor's Note: This Q&A has been re-featured for readers as the election is Nov. 8. John Gray was born May 27, 1951 in Bronx, NY. Gray lives in Lake Ridge with his wife, Doreen. They have four adult children who graduated from Woodbridge High School and all went on to graduate from Virginia universities. He served in the Marine Corps from 1969-1973 before he was honorable discharged at the rank of sergeant. He has been a certified public accountant since 1981. Before that, Gray was a staff auditor with Peat, Marwick & Co (Now KPMG) in New York. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration—Public and Finance from Hofstra University. He was Cum Laude in 1974 for his associate's degree from Nassau Community College Gray has been …
Corey Stewart says job creation and the economy are the top issues facing Prince William Count residents. He faces independent John Gray and Democrat Babur Lateef on Nov. 8.
Editor's Note: This Q&A has been re-featured for readers as the election is Nov. 8. Candidate provided profile: Corey Stewart grew up in Minnesota as the son of a longshoreman. An Eagle Scout, Corey was first in his family to attend college, earning a scholarship to attend Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Corey earned a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Corey met his wife, Maria, while teaching English in Japan. They have been married for 17 years and have two sons, Isaac and Luke, who attend Prince William Public Schools. The Stewart Family is active in their Parish, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, and in youth soccer. Corey is an international trade …
Babur Lateef, a Democrat, is in a three-way race to become county chairman against incumbent Corey Stewart and independent John Gray.
Editor's Note: This Q&A has been re-featured for readers as the election is Nov. 8. Candidate provided profile: Dr. Babur Lateef, born and raised in Youngstown, OH, is an eye surgeon in Woodbridge, VA. A lifelong Democrat, Dr. Lateef learned from his father, a professor of forensic science at Youngstown State University, the importance of public service. “I saw my father teach forensic science students, many of whom after graduation went to work for local, state and federal agencies. I believe that every person needs to be committed to giving back to their community, in their own way” Lateef said. “With the challenges Prince William County faces, our need for new, good paying jobs, a sustainable transportation solution and world-class …
Friday, July 22, 2011
Campaign of Babur Lateef, the Democratic challenger for Prince William County chairman, says it won't comment on "Republican blog chatter."
The campaign for Babur Lateef, the Democratic challenger for Prince William County chairman, responded to allegations Lateef is under investigation over the foreclosure of his home last year, but failed to confirm or deny any of the allegations. Longtime Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Ebert also hasn't returned phone calls about whether he received a complaint about Lateef. Lateef and Ebert are both Democrats. Michael McLaughlin, Lateef's campaign manager, sent an email Thursday night, more than 35 hours after the first of numerous emails and messages were left for both McLaughlin and Lateef. "The campaign does not comment on Republican blog chatter. If you have details feel free to send them along," McLaughlin wrote. …
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