John Avoli Explained

John Avoli
State Delegate:Virginia
District:20th
Term Start:January 8, 2020
Term End:January 10, 2024
Preceded:Richard Bell
Succeeded:Michelle Maldonado (redistricting)
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Trivigliano, Italy[2]
Party:Republican
Spouse:Lynn Avoli[3]
Residence:Staunton, Virginia, U.S.

Gianfranco "John" Avoli is an American politician. A Republican, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 20th district.

A longtime resident of Staunton, Virginia, Avoli has held multiple positions in the public sector, including serving 16 years on the Staunton City Council, 14 of which as the city's mayor.

Avoli ran in the 2019 Virginia House of Delegates election for the 20th district to succeed retiring delegate Richard Bell. He defeated Democratic candidate Jennifer Lewis with 58.48% of the vote.[4]

In December 2021, Avoli introduced a bill to the House of Delegates that would restrict transgender students' access to public school restrooms and other facilities.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings.
  2. Web site: 2 running for House of Delegates in 20th District. November 2, 2019. The Recorder Online.
  3. News: Ex-Staunton mayor John Avoli announces 20th district run. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108194558/https://www.dailyprogress.com/newsvirginian/news/ex-staunton-mayor-john-avoli-announces-th-district-run/article_e799d453-8728-5098-839a-2785d76ca43e.html. November 8, 2019. . The News Virginian.
  4. Web site: 2019 November General. 2019-11-08. 2019-11-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107055712/https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2019%20November%20General/Site/GeneralAssembly.html. dead.
  5. News: Ring . Trudy . January 18, 2022 . Virginia Bill Seeks to Restrict Trans Students' Restroom Access . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220119234955/https://www.advocate.com/transgender/2022/1/18/virginia-bill-seeks-restrict-trans-students-restroom-access . January 19, 2022.