Shannon R. Valentine

Shannon R. Valentine
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 23rd district
In office
January 11, 2006 – January 13, 2010
Preceded by Preston Bryant
Succeeded by T. Scott Garrett
Personal details
Born ( 1959 -01-31) January 31, 1959
Wilmington, Delaware
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Dr. C. Michael Valentine
Children Catherine, Jack, Brooke
Residence Lynchburg, Virginia
Alma mater University of Virginia
Sewanee University
Profession Civic Leader, Lecturer, Public Speaker
Committees Courts of Justice; Transportation
Website www.shannonvalentine.net

Shannon R. Valentine (born January 31, 1959) is an American politician. She served in the Virginia House of Delegates 2006–2010, representing the 23rd district, made up of the city of Lynchburg, Virginia and part of Amherst County. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]

Legislation

Valentine’s legislative priorities included economic development, education, ethics in government, and health. She led the bipartisan, legislative effort to invest in intercity rail for the first time in Virginia’s history, resulting in the Northeast Regional Rail Service. The NE Regional is the second fastest-growing rail line with the best record of cost-recovery in the United States. Her legislative record includes the creation of the first comprehensive study of Autism Services in Virginia, the establishment of the Economic Development Authority, and the granting of authority to localities to create Arts and Culture Districts for economic revitalization. In addition, Valentine focused on ethics in government through consistent sponsorship of a Bipartisan Redistricting Commission, and the transparency of recorded votes.

During her terms, Valentine served on the committees of Courts of Justice, Transportation, Science and Technology, and Judicial Review. She was appointed by Governor Timothy Kaine to serve on the Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council, the lead agency that manages early intervention for infants and children.

Electoral history

Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
Virginia House of Delegates, 23rd district
Jan 10, 2006[2] Special S R Valentine Democratic 7,887 57.50
M B Harrington Republican 5,817 42.41
Write Ins 12 0.09
Preston Bryant resigned to become Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources; seat switched from Republican to Democratic
Nov 6, 2007[3] General Shannon R. Valentine Democratic 4,551 95.60
Write Ins 209 4.39
Nov 3, 2009[4] General T. Scott Garrett Republican 10,813 50.41
Shannon R. Valentine Democratic 10,604 49.44
Write Ins 31 0.14
Incumbent lost; seat switched from Democratic to Republican

References

  1. ↑ "Virginia House of Delegates; Session 2009; Valentine, Shannon R.". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  2. ↑ "Special Election- January 10, 2006". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  3. ↑ "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  4. ↑ "November 2009 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2013-05-28.


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