City of Fredericksburg, Kerry P. Devine At-Large

Fredericksburg Today, City Council Candidate Questionnaire: Kerry Devine

Kerry Devine is from Rockville Centre, New York. She has a degree from the University of Mary Washington. She volunteers with Friends of the Rappahannock, Empowerhouse, local parent-teacher associations, and the local Parks and Recreation department. She has four children and lives with her husband in Fredericksburg.

Information on Kerry Devine's professional background is not available at this time.

Kerry Devine is currently a member of the City Council of Fredericksburg. She was elected in 2004 and has served five terms. She serves on the Fredericksburg Clean and Green Commission, the Arts Commission, and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board. She previously served as a member of the Fredericksburg City School Board from 1996 to 2004.

Wants "additional pedestrian connectivity for more neighborhoods, the Riverfront Park to serve as a gathering place and economic catalyst for our city, additional parking options for downtown, and a Performing Arts Center to showcase local and international talent."

Supports increased investment in local green spaces and designated outdoor recreation areas.

Wants to attract "both small businesses to enhance our existing commercial areas throughout the city and larger companies to inhabit our highway corridors."

Plans to fund new "curriculum, technology, and vocational programs that will make a true difference in student achievement and behavior."

- Wants "additional pedestrian connectivity for more neighborhoods, the Riverfront Park to serve as a gathering place and economic catalyst for our city, additional parking options for downtown, and a Performing Arts Center to showcase local and international talent."
- Supports increased investment in local green spaces and designated outdoor recreation areas.
- Wants to attract "both small businesses to enhance our existing commercial areas throughout the city and larger companies to inhabit our highway corridors."
- Plans to fund new "curriculum, technology, and vocational programs that will make a true difference in student achievement and behavior."

Public Services

As of July 19, 2023, Kerry P. Devine did not have a website or any information online.

City Budget

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports infrastructure growth on empty land tracts along the surrounding highways.

Wants to "keep more of our residents off of traffic-filled highways and able to devote more time to their families and community."

Plans to invest in "street lighting, street maintenance [and] increased police monitoring" in residential areas.

- Supports infrastructure growth on empty land tracts along the surrounding highways.
- Wants to "keep more of our residents off of traffic-filled highways and able to devote more time to their families and community."
- Plans to invest in "street lighting, street maintenance [and] increased police monitoring" in residential areas.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Kerry P. Devine

As of July 19, 2023, Kerry P. Devine did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Virginia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 