Preceded by Preston Bryant Role American Politician Succeeded by T. Scott Garrett Spouse Michael Valentine | Political party Democratic Party Democratic Party Name Shannon Valentine | |
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Born January 31, 1959
Wilmington, Delaware ( 1959 -01-31 ) Children Catherine, Jack, Brooke Alma mater University of Virginia
Sewanee University Profession Civic Leader, Lecturer, Public Speaker Residence Lynchburg, Virginia, United States Education University of Virginia, Sewanee: The University of the South | ||
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.
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.