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Bob Brink
| Bob Brink | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 48 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1997 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Monmouth College | |
| J.D. | Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary, 1978 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 2 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/27/1946 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Profession | Legislative consultant | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Since 1997 Brink has worked as a legislative consultant. Prior to his election to the House, he served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General with the United States Department of Justice (1993-1997), and Deputy General Counsel, Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives (1989-1993).[1]
Brink's professional experience includes working as a legislative consultant, deputy assistant attorney general for the United States Department of Justice, deputy general counsel for the United States House of Representatives Judiciary Commitee, and counsel for the United States House of Representatives Government Operations Committee. He served in the United States Army from 1969-1971.
Brink earned his B.A. from Monmouth College in 1969 and his J.D. from Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary in 1978.
Issue positions
Brink's official website lists his positions on a several issues, including:[2]
- Personal Freedom - "Preserving a woman’s right to choose," "Safeguarding the individual’s right to make end-of-life decisions," and "Standing up for the civil rights of all Virginians, regardless of their sexual orientation."
- Transportation and Environment: "Advocating transit as a key to solving Northern Virginia's gridlock," "Backing land use policies that promote "smart growth," and "Protecting the Chesapeake, our wetlands, and other fragile ecosystems."
Brink's answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides voters with a candidate's views on a number of issues. Brink did not answer the question asking his top priorities.[3]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Brink served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Brink served on the following committees:
- Transportation
- Subcommittee #3
- Subcommittee #4
- Appropriations
- Capital Outlay Subcommittee
- Health and Human Resources Subcommittee
- Technology Oversight and Government Activities Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1793 Citizen Advisory Redistricting Board; created.
- HB 2007 Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants in Northern Virginia.
- HB 2389 Cigarette tax and tobacco products tax; increased.[4]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Brink won re-election to District 48 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Janet Murphy (G) and Kathy Gillette-Mallard (I) in the November 8 general election.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 48 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bob Brink Incumbent |
68.3% | 11,492 | |
| Independent | Kathy Gillette-Mallard | 24.2% | 4,081 | |
| Green | Janet Murphy | 6.9% | 1,153 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.6% | 103 | |
| Total Votes | 16,829 | |||
2009
In 2009, Brink was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Aaron Ringel in the General Election. [6]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 48 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Brink (D)
|
15,366 | |||
| Aaron Ringel (R) | 9,265 | |||
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Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Brink received $105,169 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Brink's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Democratic Party | $9,592 |
| Dominion | $3,500 |
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $2,750 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $2,500 |
| Northern Virginia Technology Council | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $105,169 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 11,492 |
| Cost of each vote received | $9.15 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Brink's 2009 campaign:[8]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Virginia | $11,929 |
| Dominion | $4,500 |
| Virginia Bankers Assoc | $4,183 |
| ActBlue | $3,530 |
| ReElect Senator Mary Margaret Whipple | $3,000 |
Personal
Brink and his wife, Deborah, have two children.
External links
- Delegate Bob Brink official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Brink
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Brink
- ↑ Bob Brink Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Brink Issue Positions
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections "November 2011 General Election Official Results"
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by NA |
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