Bob Brink
Robert H. Brink is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 48 from 1997 to June 30, 2014. Brink retired after he was appointed deputy commissioner for aging services in the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.[1]
Biography
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.
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).[2]
Brink's professional experience also 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 Committee, and counsel for the United States House of Representatives Government Operations Committee. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971.
Committee assignments
2014-2015
At the beginning of the 2014 legislative session, Brink served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Transportation |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Brink served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Transportation |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Brink served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Transportation |
| • Appropriations |
Issues
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.[3]
Elections
2013
Brink won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48. Brink ran unopposed in the June 11 Democratic primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[4]
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 | |
| Other | 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 | |||
Delegate Brink on tax relief |
Campaign themes
2013
Brink’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
- Healthcare
Excerpt: "Getting all of Virginia’s kids off to a healthy start. Ensuring quality health care for elderly Virginians. Demanding adequate care for our most vulnerable citizens."
- Education
Excerpt: "Sustaining first-class public schools, from pre-K to 12th grade. Protecting a world-class higher education system. Fostering research for a 21st century economy."
- Transportation and the Environment
Excerpt: "Supporting a sustainable, comprehensive statewide transportation system. Protecting the Chesapeake Bay, our waterways and other fragile ecosystems. Advocating long-term renewable energy production to save the environment."
- The Virginia We Want to Be
Excerpt: "Fighting against discrimination and for equality under the law. Preserving personal freedom and a woman’s right to choose. Promoting open government and fair elections."
2009
Brink’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Personal Freedom
Excerpts: ""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
Excerpts: "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."
2007
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.[8]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Brink and his wife, Deborah, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Delegate Bob Brink official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Brink
- Profile from Open States
- 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
- Wikipedia profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Nova, "Confirmed: Del. Brink headed to McAuliffe administration, special election on horizon," June 27, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Legislative Information System, "Bill Tracking," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Bob Brink, "Priorities," accessed September 4, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed May 28, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 48 1998–2014 |
Succeeded by R.C. Sullivan, Jr. (D) |
