Ann Mallek

Ann Mallek is a member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors representing the White Hall district. Mallek is a member of the Democratic Party. First elected in 2007, she has served on the Board since January 2008 and is currently its chairperson. While on the board, her focus has been on proper oversight of local development to insure it does not compromise quality of life for current residents. She has announced her intention to stand for reelection in 2011.
Personal life
Mallek is the daughter of longtime Albemarle County residents John Huckle, an area veterinarian, and Jacquelyn "Babs" Huckle who once served on the Albemarle Board of Zoning Appeals. Mallek graduated from Albemarle High School in 1967. In 1971, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology from Connecticut College. Mallek is married to Leo Mallek, a general dentist with a practice in Earlysville, who she has two daughters with, Kate Mallek Pemberton and Laura Mallek. The couple manages their family farm in Earlysville, where they produce grass-fed beef and have an organic garden. She took her oath of office on the 21st of December of the same year while her term began on the 8th of the following month. Because of her campaign's focus on transparency and accessibility, at the time of her swearing in she had already scheduled neighborhood meetings for March.
2007 election
Mallek was unopposed for the Democratic nomination, allowing her to focus on the general election from the start. During the campaign, Mallek was noted for her extensive efforts meeting residents door to door to hear their concerns. Growth was described "the issue" of supervisor races that year.
2011 election
On January 13, 2011, Mallek announced her intention to seek a second term as county supervisor. In her announcement speech, Mallek promised to focus on infrastructure needs and funding challenges, stating that "most important part of the job is to listen." Mallek also stated that during her second term she would focus on balancing financial investments without compromising the county's scenery, history, neighborhood or schools and insure continual investment in Crozet's downtown projects.

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