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Gregory Lavelle
| Gregory Lavelle | ||
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| Delaware House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Leader, Delaware State House of Representatives | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750 per year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Delaware | |
| Master's | University of Pennsylvania | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Managing Director, Puglisi and Associates | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Lavelle is the Managing Director of Puglisi and Associates, and has previously worked as a financial consultant.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Delaware Council on Economic Education, and President of the Board of Directors for Girls Incorporated of Delaware. [1]
Issue positions
Lavelle did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lavelle has been appointed to these committees:
- Ethics Committee
- House Administration Committee,
- House Rules Committee
- Labor Committee
- Legislative Council Committee
- Manufactured Housing Committee
- Telecommunication Internet & Technology Committee
- Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lavelle served on these committees:
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee
- Manufactured Housing Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
Sponsored legislation
Lavelle's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 86 - "requires each State agency to post its checking account activity (other than payroll checks) on its website. It also requires pay and benefits to be posted by job title at the beginning of each fiscal year."
- HB 89 - "requires information concerning the distributions from the Delaware Strategic Fund to be posted on the Delaware Economic Development Office’s website"
- HB 90 - "requires the creation of a searchable budget database website to allow taxpayers to access details of how their tax dollars are being spent"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Lavelle won re-election to the 11th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary election. Lavelle defeated Joshua Samuel Schoenberg (D) in the November 2, 2010 general election.[3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 11 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Gregory Lavelle (R)
|
5,198 | 61.0% | ||
| Joshua Samuel Schoenberg (D) | 3,318 | 39.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lavelle won re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 11th District. Lavelle received 6,731 votes in the election, defeating Charles Old (D), who received 3,895 votes.[4] Lavelle raised $74,936 for his campaign; Old raised $2,150.[5]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gregory Lavelle (R)
|
6,731 | 63.3% | ||
| Charles Old (D) | 3,895 | 36.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Lavelle raised $112,899 in contributions. [6]
He contributed the most money to his campaign, $50,600.
2008
Below are Lavelle's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Gregory Francis Lavelle | $15,000 |
| Deborah L Copeland | $600 |
| Wilmington Trust Co | $600 |
| Alan B Levin | $600 |
| William F Dalonzo | $600 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Gregory + Lavelle + Deleware + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Gregory Lavelle News Feed
- Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility board meets - BusinessWeek
- Lobbyist rules clear final hurdle - The News Journal
- At long last, legislature looks to lower voting age - The News Journal (blog)
- Showdown over Sussex County sheriff's powers moves ahead at Leg Hall and in court - DFM News
- Two bills on home invasions advance - The News Journal
- Legislators: Regulators should hold public hearings - Cape Gazette
- State denies money for hotel - The News Journal
- Del. House approves campaign finance bills - RealClearPolitics
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External links
- Gregory Lavelle's personal website
- Delaware House of Representatives - Rep. Gregory Lavelle
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lavelle
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lavelle Issue Positions
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 11 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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