Tim Hugo
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Timothy D. Hugo is an American politician of the Republican Party
. Since 2003 he has been a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
. He represents the 40th district in Fairfax County
. Timothy D. Hugo, named as one of Washington Business Forward’s Top 40 rising stars was recently appointed the Executive Director of the Free File Alliance. In 2002, Tim Hugo was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates (with almost 70% of the vote) to represent his district in the fast-growing Centreville area of Northern Virginia. Currently, he serves the Virginia legislature as a member of the Privileges and Elections, Transportation, Commerce and Labor committee and Finance (Vice-Chair). In 2010 he took the place of outgoing Delegate Sam Nixon and became the Majority Caucus Chairman for the Republican Party.
degree from the College of William and Mary
. Hugo also received a Kodak Fellowship for the Senior Managers in Government Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
.
Prior to joining the Free File Alliance, Tim served as the President of CapNet. He has also served as the Chief of Staff to Congressman Bud Shuster (R-PA), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Hugo worked closely with Chairman Shuster on groundbreaking national transportation legislation ("TEA-21").
He was the first legislative director to Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn (R-WA), with responsibilities for tax, welfare reform and other issues before the Committee on Ways and Means. As a congressional staffer, he has also worked for the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. During the Administration of President George H. W. Bush, he was the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs
, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus
, and American Legion
. He is an at-large board member of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition.
, and sponsored legislation to promote the use of energy saving products.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. Since 2003 he has been a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
. He represents the 40th district in Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
. Timothy D. Hugo, named as one of Washington Business Forward’s Top 40 rising stars was recently appointed the Executive Director of the Free File Alliance. In 2002, Tim Hugo was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates (with almost 70% of the vote) to represent his district in the fast-growing Centreville area of Northern Virginia. Currently, he serves the Virginia legislature as a member of the Privileges and Elections, Transportation, Commerce and Labor committee and Finance (Vice-Chair). In 2010 he took the place of outgoing Delegate Sam Nixon and became the Majority Caucus Chairman for the Republican Party.
Education and professional career
Hugo earned his Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree from the College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
The College of William & Mary in Virginia is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States...
. Hugo also received a Kodak Fellowship for the Senior Managers in Government Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
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Prior to joining the Free File Alliance, Tim served as the President of CapNet. He has also served as the Chief of Staff to Congressman Bud Shuster (R-PA), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Hugo worked closely with Chairman Shuster on groundbreaking national transportation legislation ("TEA-21").
He was the first legislative director to Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn (R-WA), with responsibilities for tax, welfare reform and other issues before the Committee on Ways and Means. As a congressional staffer, he has also worked for the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. During the Administration of President George H. W. Bush, he was the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs
Community involvement
Hugo is a member of his local Rotarian ClubRotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
, and American Legion
American Legion
The American Legion is a mutual-aid organization of veterans of the United States armed forces chartered by the United States Congress. It was founded to benefit those veterans who served during a wartime period as defined by Congress...
. He is an at-large board member of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition.
Commercial property tax cap
As a delegate, Hugo carried a bill that caps commercial property tax at 12.5 cents. Fairfax County previously had the ability to raise tax as much as 25 cents per $100.Delegate Hugo believes taxes are high enough to Virginia's businesses and that any increase could be detrimental to owners and employees.Transportation
Hugo has fought to ensure that transportation revenue is dedicated solely for new transportation projects.Safety
In response to numerous safety concerns regarding the massive loitering around a local library, Hugo passed legislation which gives the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors the authority to prohibit loitering at public libraries. With the passage of the bill, law enforcement will be able to prohibit people from loitering around library grounds.Environmental policy
Hugo has sponsored legislation that allows hybrid vehicles to continue to use HOV lanes. He has also supported legislation to clean up the Occoquan Watershed and the Chesapeake BayChesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West...
, and sponsored legislation to promote the use of energy saving products.