Puneet Ahluwalia — a first-generation U.S. citizen — has lived, worked, and raised a family in Fairfax County with his wife, Nadia. “We love Fairfax County and we love the people,” Ahluwalia says. “I believe that under all the anger in our politics today, our shared values can unite us in finding solutions to the problems Fairfax residents face.”

As a candidate for Dranesville District Supervisor, Ahluwalia is focused on the needs of his local community — not on divisive national issues. “I’ll not pursue any agenda other than uniting with others to find practical solutions to the issues that confront us,” he tells voters. “I’ll work without fear or favor to do the right thing and always remember I work for you, not the other way around.”

At his website, PuneetForFamilies.com, Ahluwalia outlines his top five priorities if elected to serve on the county board:

• STOP THE 27% RAISE FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS: “I don’t think politicians should have the power to give themselves pay raises. What’s more, does anyone other than them think they’ve earned a pay raise?”
• HOLD THE LINE ON TAXES: “Higher taxes will hurt our economy, drive our old neighbors out of our communities and hurt us all by increasing the already exorbitant costs of living here.”
• RESTORE PUBLIC SAFETY: “Crime is a growing problem for our children, our wives, and our older neighbors. But the police force is short 40 officers in the Dranesville district alone, more than 200 officers short county-wide.”
• PRESERVE OPEN SPACE AND ENHANCE RECREATION: “We need to preserve green space, add recreation opportunities for our children, and make Fairfax a better place to raise our families.”
• DEMAND BETTER FROM OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS: “The Board provides 52% of the budget to local schools. We should use that to leverage more accountability from those responsible for education in Fairfax County.”

Visit PuneetForFamilies.com to learn more, donate, or volunteer. To get involved with the Fairfax GOP’s ongoing efforts in the Dranesville Magisterial District, email Rosie Oakley via MDDranesville@FairfaxGOP.org.