On the Issues Transportation and Addressing Traffic Problems Danny believes Northern Virginians should not send 40% of the revenue going to Richmond and get only 15% of it back Danny will work hard to make sure we get more of our tax dollars returned to address gridlock and traffic congestion Danny supports the expansion of the Metro rail system and improved mass transit measures Danny believes in utilizing the latest technologies for improving our infrastructure so our communities can reap the benefits for years to come Education Danny supports increased teacher pay Danny supports reduced class size and well-equipped classrooms Danny supports the creation and expansion of center of excellence schools Danny supports accountability measures that inform parents and the community on school performance Danny supports technology and resources for classes that will help students build the skills they need to compete in a global economy Taxes Danny believes we should minimize the tax burden on small businesses Danny supports a tax structure that will help create new jobs Danny will support measures that will help attract investment in Virginia Danny supports the elimination of the food tax The Environment Danny believes we have to protect our environment Danny will support measures that protect our waterways and streams Danny will support measures that utilize proven new technologies for environmental improvements