THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, October 20, 1996 TAG: 9610180218
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: 20 QUESTIONS
SOURCE: Katrice Franklin
DATELINE: SUFFOLK LENGTH: 56 lines
Cynthia S. Taylor wants to be able to look back on Suffolk 10 years from now and be proud of what she sees.
``I would like to look back and see a city that has been developed and managed properly,'' Taylor said. ``I would like it to be an example'' for other parts of Hampton Roads.
As the recently hired chief planner in the city's Planning Department, she's in a position to influence Suffolk's future look.
Taylor, on board only a few months, has been engrossed in projects including reviewing subdivision plans, implementing a set of city Chesapeake Bay regulations and working with the Suffolk Wetlands Board.
Her favorite parts of Suffolk, she said, are the small villages that remind her of small-town America - places like Holland, Chuckatuck and Driver.
What brought you here? The opportunity to work in a growing and dynamic city.
Birthdate/hometown: I don't have a hometown. My father was in the military, and I grew up traveling around the world.
Fondest childhood memory: Visiting my grandparents' farm in Pennsylvania.
Marital status/children: Married with one grown son.
Pets: None right now, but I`m looking.
First job/worst job: Waitress at an officers' club - my first and worst job.
Occupation: Principal planner for the City of Suffolk.
If you had a choice, what other job would you choose? Probably something in the sciences.
What's your favorite hangout? Sailing on our sailboat.
Favorite night out on the town: Going to Smithfield Station.
Favorite food/drink: Anything pasta. Water.
Favorite movies/tv show: Movie: ``Dr. Zhivago.'' TV Show: ``Home Improvement.''
Book you wish everyone would read: ``First You Have To Row A Little Boat,'' by Richard Bode. It's a good philosophy-of-life book.
Ideal vacation: British Virgin Islands.
I can't resist: Desserts.
Few people know that I: Enjoy reading history books about World War II.
Most embarrassing moment: Falling off our sailboat while at dock.
If you won the lottery, what would you do/buy? I don't play the lottery.
What is the best advice you've been given and by whom? Manage your money wisely, by my grandmother.
What's the best thing about yourself? Self-discipline.
If you could trade places with anyone in the world, who would you be and why? My husband. He gets summers off.
Of what achievements are you proudest? My wonderful husband and great son, and being chairperson of my church's building committee.
Something you wish to say but haven't: Cherish your family and friends. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY III by CNB