Town Council Candidates: What Can Vienna Do About Tysons Growth? [Video]

The Vienna Town Council elections, the town's first contested race since 2011, are less than a week away.

Incumbents Laurie DiRocco, Carey Sienicki and Howard Springsteen are all running again, along with newcomer Ryan Thomas, a 32-year-old Certified Public Accountant who has lived in town since 2012.

Where do the candidates stand on the issues?

All candidates fielded two hours worth of questions from residents last week at a forum put on by the Northeast Vienna Citizens Association (NEVCA).

This week, Patch will run video clips of the candidates talking about local issues, from bus lines and political leanings  to Tysons development and road maintenance.

Today: Tysons was the chief resident concern of the night — specifically, how the town would advocate for itself as the future urban city rises to the east, and whether its growth might mean an expansion of Maple Avenue.

"Tysons is happening," Sienicki said, saying the town couldn't, and shouldn't, fight its growth but instead be involved and advocate as developments come up for approval.

Springsteen said he had a wait and see approach, at least until the Silver Line was up and running, he said.

Watch Vienna Town Council candidates answer the question in the media player at right.

As for Maple Avenue: All candidates said they didn't see Vienna's main corridor expanding.

See the candidates talk on other issues:

Vienna Town Council Candidates Talk Bus Lines [Video]

Town Council Candidates: Should Vienna Have a Meals Tax? [Video]

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