Tom Gear
Tom Gear was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 91 from 2002 to 2010. He resigned in 2010 citing his personal health problems and those of his family.[1]
Prior to his election, he served on the Hampton City Council from 1998-2001.
Biography
Gear worked in real estate and was the owner of Gear-Up Printing.[2]
Committee assignments
Prior to his resignation, Gear served on the following committees:
- General Laws (Vice Chair)
- ABC/Gaming Subcommittee (Chair)
- Transportation
- Subcommittee #3
- Finance
- Subcommittee #1
- Education
Sponsored legislation
- HB 2042 Handguns; allows retiring law-enforcement officer of State Lottery Department to purchase.
- HB 2043 Port Authority; records of allowance or reimbursement for expenses paid officer, etc., to be open.
- HB 2049 Removal of public official; no person who signs petition for removal of shall be liable for costs.[3]
Elections
2009
In 2009, Gear was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[4]
Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 91 (2009) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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9,581 | |||
Gordon Helsel (I) | 6,465 | |||
Sam Eure, Jr. (D) | 3,761 |
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Gear
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001
Footnotes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 91 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Gordon Helsel |