Jeff Bourne (politician)

Jeffrey Michael Bourne (born 1976) is a Virginia attorney and politician. He is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 71st District, after winning a special election on February 7, 2017 to fill the seat vacated by Jennifer McClellan's election to the Virginia State Senate.

Jeff Bourne
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 71st district
Assumed office
February 8, 2017
Preceded byJennifer McClellan
Personal details
Born
Jeffrey Michael Bourne

1976 (age 44–45)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceRichmond, Virginia
Alma materCollege of William & Mary
ProfessionBusinessman
CommitteesEducation
Courts of Justice

In 2018, Bourne introduced and passed multiple bills on issues ranging from keeping children in the classroom by limiting long-term school suspensions to 45 days (HB 1600), to combatting the opiod crisis by expanding the list of individuals who may possess and administer Naloxone (HB 322).[1]

In 2019, Bourne introduced 5 bills that were signed into law, including HB 1922, which provides stronger safeguards against landlords who mishandle eviction proceedings.[1]

Bourne serves on the House committees on Commerce and Labor, Courts of Justice, and Education. He also serves on the Courts of Justice Mental Health subcommittee.[1]

Early life

Bourne graduated from George Wythe High School (Wytheville, VA).

Bourne attended college and law school at William & Mary.[2]

Career

Bourne works as a deputy attorney general for the state of Virginia.[3] Previously he has been deputy chief of staff to Richmond mayor Dwight C. Jones and head of Government Relations at the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.[2]

In 2013, Bourne was elected to the Richmond School Board, representing the North Side 3rd District and serving two years as the board's chair.[3] He was reelected in November 2016.[4]

On February 7, 2017, Bourne won a special election to serve as the 71st District's Representative to the Virginia House of Delegates.[2] He is a member of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.[5]

Legislative issues

Bourne's top legislative priorities are expanding educational opportunities to all students, providing schools with the resources they need, increasing housing availability and affordability in Richmond, and preserving Virginia's environment for the next generation.[6]

The Virginia Education Association Fund for Children and Public Education has endorsed him because he has consistently voted for legislation supporting public education.[7]

Personal life

Bourne is married and has two children.[2]

References
  1. "LIS Virginia". Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  2. Freeman Jr., Vernon (February 8, 2017). "Jeff Bourne wins 71st House District seat in special election". WTVR.com. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  3. Robinson, Mark (February 7, 2017). "Replacing McClellan". Richmond Magazine. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  4. Freeman Jr., Vernon (February 7, 2017). "71st House District seat up for grabs in special election Tuesday". WTVR.com. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  5. Jett, Thomas (February 20, 2018). "At session's midpoint, black legislators hail success". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  6. Jeff M. Bourne
  7. "General Assembly". Virginia Education Association. 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
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