G. John Avoli

G. John Avoli REPRepublican

Delegate, District 20

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G. John AvoliREPRepublican Delegate, District 20
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John Avoli is an American politician. A Republican, he is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 20th district. A longtime resident of Staunton, Virginia, Avoli has held multiple positions in the public sector, including serving 16 years on the Staunton City Council, 14 of which as the city's mayor. Avoli ran in the 2019 Virginia House of Delegates election for the 20th district to succeed retiring delegate Richard Bell. He defeated Democratic candidate Jennifer Lewis with 58.48% of the vote.In December 2021, Avoli introduced a bill to the House of Delegates that would restrict transgender students' access to public school restrooms and other facilities.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Virginia
Master's School Administration
1979
University of Richmond
Graduated
1974
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Delegate
Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
2020 - Current
Former City Council Member
Staunton City Council
1990 - 2006
Former Mayor
Staunton, Virginia
Executive Director
Frontier Culture Museum
2001 - 2017
Principal
Valley Vocational Technical Center
1987 - 2001
Assistant Principal
Valley Vocational Technical Center
1979 - 1983
Principal
Stuarts Draft High School
1983
Former Teacher
Wilson Memorial High School
Member
Loyal Order of Eagles
Other Experience1 - 3 of 3
Member
Loyal Order of Eagles
Member
Loyal Order of Elks
Member
Loyal Order of Moose
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