Daniel Linville is an American politician and business owner, currently serving as a Republican Assistant Majority Whip in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 16th district.[1]
Daniel Linville | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Majority Whip | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
| Leader | Roger Hanshaw |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office August 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | C.E. Romine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Milton, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent(s) | Steve Linville (father) Carla Linville (mother) |
| Education | Marshall University (BA) |
| Website | linvilleforwv |
Early life
editLinville was born and raised in Milton, West Virginia to parents Carla and Steve Linville and graduated from Marshall University.[2]
Career
editPolitical career
editLinville was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates as a member from the 16th district in August 2018 after C.E. Romine resigned for health and personal reasons.[3] He successfully sought reelection in the 2020 general election.[4]
In addition to his party leadership position in the House, Linville serves as the chair of the Technology & Infrastructure Committee. He additionally serves on the Finance Committee; Committee on Senior, Children and Family Issues; and the Small Business Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Committee. Linville is also a member of several interim committees, including the Employee Suggestion Award Board, of which he serves as chair; the Select Committee on Infrastructure, of which he serves as vice chair; the Joint Standing Committee on Finance; the Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority; and the Joint Committee on Technology.[1]
Community involvement
editLinville is involved with several civic organizations, including the Rotary Club; Cabell County Farm Bureau; and on the Cabell-Wayne Beekeeper's Association. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Keith Albee Performing Arts Theater.[2][5]
References
edit- ^ a b "West Virginia House of Delegates | Daniel Linville". West Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "W.Va. House 16 candidate: Daniel Linville (R)". The Herald-Dispatch. September 15, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ "Republican Daniel Linville appointed to House of Delegates". Associated Press. August 1, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "November 3, 2020 General Election". Clarity Elections. West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ Zuckerman, Jake (November 22, 2018). "Teachers, veterans, a beekeeper, oh my! 36 new delegates to claim seats in Jan". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2021.