James E. Plowman*

Office sought: Loudoun Commonwealth's Attorney
Party: Republican
Age: 41
Residence: Leesburg.
Web site:
http://www.jimplowman.org
E-mail:
jeplowman@aol.com

* Incumbent

Occupaton: Commonwealth's attorney, Loudoun County.

Education: BA, economics, Virginia Tech; JD, George Washington University Law School.

Elected offices/civic activities: Commonwealth's attorney, Loudoun County, 2004-present; assistant commonwealth's attorney, Fairfax County, 1998-2001; past president and board member, Loudoun County Bar Association; board member, Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys; member, Fraternal Order of Police, Knights of Columbus, Community Criminal Justice Board, Domestic Violence Steering Committee.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why should voters elect you?

A: I have a proven record of experience working with local law enforcement agencies and regional prosecutors that has translated into successful prosecutions and safer communities.

Q: What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?

A: The most urgent problem facing our jurisdiction is the struggle for local resources in order to provide the expected level of service that residents deserve. I have been able to deliver this through identifying and cutting waste from the budget, by obtaining additional state funding for the office and by securing state grants to fund prosecutors and case manager positions that focus on gang activity and domestic violence. By concentrating our budget more efficiently, we are able to work toward our overall mission of maintaining safe communities.

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