Kenneth R. Plum

Kenneth R. Plum DEMDemocrat

American politician

Profile Photo
Kenneth R. PlumDEMDemocrat American politician
82
Years of Age
VAResidence (state)

Kenneth Ray Plum (born November 3, 1941) is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 36th District from 1982 to 2024. He earlier served from 1978 through 1980. His district included a large part of Fairfax County, including the entirety of Reston.Plum was selected as chair of the House Democratic caucus on January 14, 2009. He was previously a chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia. He currently serves as Caucus Chair Emeritus. He also serves as the Chair of the Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee.

Voterly's Issue Scores  (1 - 4 of 4)

Below lists the position this politician has taken on a political issue. The star rating represents the politician's prioritization and action on the issue based on data collected by relevant interest groups. Select an issue to view a more in-depth explanation of each rating.

Special Interest Group Ratings

Interest Groups That SUPPORT
Rating
Interest Groups That OPPOSE
Rating
Average Score

Disclaimer: A special interest group's positions on issues are gathered from various reputable sources including the organization's website, social media accounts, press releases, and other public communications. Special interest group politician ratings are provided by VoteSmart.org. Positions and ratings are subject to change and we may experience delays, interruptions, or errors, as a result. If you believe this information is inaccurate, please submit a problem report. Submit Report.

0 / 4
Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Virginia
MEd
1967
Old Dominion University
BA Government
1965
Past Positions1 - 1 of 1
Director of Adult and Community Education
Fairfax County Public Schools
1966 - 1996
Other Experience1 - 39 of 39
Member
Retired Teachers' Association
Current
Member
United Christian Parish of Reston
Current
Board Member
Celebrating Special Children
2000 - Current
Chairma
Dulles Corridor Rail Association Board
1998 - Current
Charter Board Member
Virginia Literacy Foundation
1986 - Current
Board Member
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
Board Member
Computer Learning Center
Board Member
Fairfax Council of Arts
Board Member
Jobs for Virginia Grads
Board Member
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, present
Board Member
American Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, present
Chair
Dulles Corridor Rail Association, present
Chair
Celebrating Special Children
Former State Chair
Democratic Party of Virginia
Founder
Dulles Corridor Rail Association
Honorary Board Member
Reston Chorale, present
Member
Greater Reston Arts Center Advisory Board, present
Member
Fairfax Education Association
Member
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty Board of Advisors, present
Member
Reston Environmental Foundation
Member
Computer Learning Centers Partnership of Fairfax County Board of Advisors, present
Member
Electric Vehicle Launch Committee
Member
Virginia Citizenship Institute Board of Advisors, present
Member
Virginia Cancer Advisory Board of the Virginia Cancer Plan Action Committee, present
Member
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
2023 - Current
Former Member
Subcommittee on Studies, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources #2, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Science and Technology Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Rules Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Standards of Conduct, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Rules #1, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Transportation #1, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Transportation Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Communications, Technology and Innovation - Communications Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Board of Trustees for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Commission on State Water, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Commission on Technology and Science, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates