Johnny Joannou
| Johnny Joannou | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 79 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/22/1940 | |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Joannou is an attorney with the firm of Joannou, Knowles & Associates.[1] He earned his B.S. in public administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1962 and his L.L.B. from T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond in 1969.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Joannou served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Joannou served on the following committees:
- Privileges and Elections
- Appointments Subcommittee
- Appropriations
- Capital Outlay Subcommittee
- Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee
- Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee
- General Government Subcommittee
- Commerce and Labor
- Subcommittee #1
- Rules
- Joint Rules
- Studies Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 2431 Underinsured motorist insurance coverage; claim settled for amount exhausting policy limits.
- HB 2432 Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, Board for; regulation of lead-based paint renovation, etc.
- HB 2652 Campaign contributions; limits thereon for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, etc.[2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Joannou won re-election to District 79 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[3]
2009
In 2009, Joannou was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. [4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Johnny Joannou (D)
|
13,324 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Joannou received $83,364 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Johnny Joannou's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Dental Association | $3,000 |
| Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association | $2,000 |
| Community Loans Of America | $2,000 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | $2,000 |
| Verizon | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $83,364 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Joannou's 2009 campaign:[6]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Dental Association | $4,000 |
| Verizon | $3,000 |
| Harry T. Lester | $2,500 |
| Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association | $2,160 |
| Smithfield Foods | $2,000 |
Personal
Joannou and his wife, Chris, have one child.
External links
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Joannou
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- State Surge - legislative and voting track record
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Joannou
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Virginia State 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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