Daniel Linville Explained

Daniel Linville
Parents:Steve Linville (father)
Carla Linville (mother)
Education:Marshall University (BA)
Birth Place:Milton, West Virginia, U.S.
Party:Republican
Office:Assistant Majority Whip
Leader:Roger Hanshaw
Term Start:December 1, 2020
State Delegate1:West Virginia
District1:16th
Term Start1:August 1, 2018
Predecessor1:C.E. Romine

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]

Early life

Linville was born and raised in Milton, West Virginia to parents Carla and Steve Linville and graduated from Marshall University.[2]

Career

Political career

Linville 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.

Community involvement

Linville 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.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Virginia House of Delegates Daniel Linville. January 19, 2021. West Virginia House of Delegates.
  2. News: September 15, 2020. W.Va. House 16 candidate: Daniel Linville (R). The Herald-Dispatch. January 17, 2021.
  3. News: August 1, 2018. Republican Daniel Linville appointed to House of Delegates. Associated Press. January 19, 2021.
  4. Web site: November 3, 2020 General Election. January 19, 2021. Clarity Elections. West Virginia Secretary of State.
  5. News: Zuckerman. Jake. November 22, 2018. Teachers, veterans, a beekeeper, oh my! 36 new delegates to claim seats in Jan.. Charleston Gazette-Mail. live. January 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118042621/https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/politics/teachers-veterans-a-beekeeper-oh-my-36-new-delegates-to-claim-seats-in-jan/article_fad6f739-ec28-5810-b002-8fa3ee362e8d.html. January 18, 2021.