Loudoun County Republican Committee, Stephen Karbelk Chairman At Large

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Stephen Karbelk is from Springfield, Virginia. He attended West Springfield High School. He has a bachelor of arts in history from George Mason University. He lives with his wife in Ashburn.

Stephen Karbelk is a director/partner at Century 21 Commercial New Millenium and the CEO of real estate firm RealMarkets. He previously worked at DSP Real Estate Capital, Auction Markets, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Turnaround Management Association, National Commercial Auctioneers, Williams & Williams, and Tranzon Fox.

Stephen Karbelk's campaign for Board of Supervisors Chair is his first entry into politics.

Plans to address congestion, improve traffic safety, enhance metro ridership, and ensure that the metro is cost effective for Loudoun residents.

Supports "the reduction of toll rates on the Dulles Greenway" and "developing alternative routes in partnership with other entities to alleviate the burden on taxpayers."

Wants to increase funding for regional transportation programs by using revenue sources other than taxes on Loudoun residents.

Plans to implement farmland preservation programs to protect the farming and rural communities of the county.

Supports "preserving cultural heritage, enhancing quality of life, ensuring rural open space, preserving farmland, and promoting sustainable development."

Prioritizes the development of reliable transportation networks, high-speed internet access, and the development of business parks and innovation hubs.

- Plans to address congestion, improve traffic safety, enhance metro ridership, and ensure that the metro is cost effective for Loudoun residents.
- Supports "the reduction of toll rates on the Dulles Greenway" and "developing alternative routes in partnership with other entities to alleviate the burden on taxpayers."
- Wants to increase funding for regional transportation programs by using revenue sources other than taxes on Loudoun residents.
- Plans to implement farmland preservation programs to protect the farming and rural communities of the county.
- Supports "preserving cultural heritage, enhancing quality of life, ensuring rural open space, preserving farmland, and promoting sustainable development."
- Prioritizes the development of reliable transportation networks, high-speed internet access, and the development of business parks and innovation hubs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to engage county stakeholders and residents in the process of commercial and residential rezoning of the county.

- Plans to engage county stakeholders and residents in the process of commercial and residential rezoning of the county.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports prioritizing education and the financial support of teachers in Loudoun County.

Plans to invest further in the public education system of the county and conduct a strategic budget overhaul of the school board.

Supports evidence based decision making for the school board, proposing the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the public school system.

Wants strong social service partnerships with non-profit organizations to support citizens of Loudoun County.

- Supports prioritizing education and the financial support of teachers in Loudoun County.
- Plans to invest further in the public education system of the county and conduct a strategic budget overhaul of the school board.
- Supports evidence based decision making for the school board, proposing the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the public school system.
- Wants strong social service partnerships with non-profit organizations to support citizens of Loudoun County.

Public Services

Supports the Loudoun County Sheriff's Department and effective law enforcement in the county.

Plans to increase the number of police and fire department stations.

Wants to enhance the communication between the Commonwealth Attorney's office, law enforcement agencies, and schools officials.

Plans to implement new protocols to protect the rights of victims in Loudoun County.

- Supports the Loudoun County Sheriff's Department and effective law enforcement in the county.
- Plans to increase the number of police and fire department stations.
- Wants to enhance the communication between the Commonwealth Attorney's office, law enforcement agencies, and schools officials.
- Plans to implement new protocols to protect the rights of victims in Loudoun County.

Public Safety

Wants to conduct town hall meetings and regular surveys to incorporate the opinion of taxpayers into how the county budget should be formed.

Plans to implement "oversight mechanisms, regular audits, and transparency in financial transactions" to stop the wasteful use of tax dollars.

Supports transparent financial reporting of the county and streamlining the bureaucratic processes of budget proposals.

Said he "will advocate for business-friendly policies and incentives, such as tax incentives and streamlined permitting and zoning processes, to attract and retain businesses."

- Wants to conduct town hall meetings and regular surveys to incorporate the opinion of taxpayers into how the county budget should be formed.
- Plans to implement "oversight mechanisms, regular audits, and transparency in financial transactions" to stop the wasteful use of tax dollars.
- Supports transparent financial reporting of the county and streamlining the bureaucratic processes of budget proposals.
- Said he "will advocate for business-friendly policies and incentives, such as tax incentives and streamlined permitting and zoning processes, to attract and retain businesses."

Taxes & Budget

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Stephen M. Karbelk

- Plans to address congestion, improve traffic safety, enhance metro ridership, and ensure metro is cost effective for Loudoun residents.
- Supports "the reduction of toll rates on the Dulles Greenway" and "developing alternative routes in partnership with other entities to alleviate the burden on taxpayers."
- Wants to increase funding for regional transportation programs by using revenue sources other than taxes on Loudoun residents.
- Plans to implement farmland preservation programs to protect the farming and rural communities of the county.
- Supports "preserving cultural heritage, enhancing quality of life, ensuring rural open space, preserving farmland, and promoting sustainable development."
- Prioritizes the development of reliable transportation networks, high-speed internet access, and the development of business parks and innovation hubs.

As of July 17, 2023, Stephen M. Karbelk’s website did not contain information on this issue and Stephen M. Karbelk did not complete our questionnaire.

Karbelk was born in Fairfax and grew up in Springfield.

Karbelk is a director/partner at Century 21 Commercial New Millenium and the CEO of real estate firm RealMarkets.

Karbelk has worked in the residential and commercial real estate industry for over thirty years. He is currently a director/partner at Century 21 Commercial New Millenium and the founder and CEO of real estate firm RealMarkets.

Stephen Karbelk has not previously worked in politics.

- The chairman of the board of supervisors works together with members of the board to set and implement county policy. 
- The board of supervisors is tasked with approving the county budget, setting local tax rates, approving plans for land use in the county, and appointing county officials. 
- The chairman of the board calls meetings, sets the agenda, chooses officials to appoint to county commissions and boards, and voters along with other board members. 
- The chairman of the board of supervisors represents the entire county. 
- Most board of supervisors chairs in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan.


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