Meet the Candidate for New Kent District 3 Supervisor: Peter Lerner

Experience- Twenty-five years as a business owner making critical decisions managing million-dollar budgets involving infrastructure, personnel, and services that impacted 500,000-plus residents; served as Battalion Commander in military.

Why are you running for the position?- “I’m running to give residents of District 3 a choice on the ballot after the current person in position was appointed without a special election. I want to improve accountability and transparency in our county government while promoting growth, innovation, and responsible development. I bring an extensive skill set that is currently not represented on the Board of Supervisors for our district.

Why should people vote for you?- “I bring a set of leadership skills that are currently not on the Board of Supervisors that are needed to navigate the growth, transparency, and accountability of our county to the residents of District 3. I bring fresh perspective that is untainted by government employment, advocating for the residents in a clear and honest manner.