Del. Dave LaRock appointed to new committee leadership positions

On Wednesday, Jan. 12, the 2022 Session of the Virginia General Assembly began, with a 52-48 Republican majority and Republican Todd Gilbert being elected as Speaker of the House of Delegates.

Speaker Gilbert announced House Committee assignments on Wednesday, including appointing Delegate Dave LaRock (R-33) as Vice-Chair of the Transportation Committee, as well as restoring his appointments to the Education Committee and the Counties, Cities and Towns Committee. Some Committees met and organized themselves this week.

LaRock said, “I am honored that Speaker Gilbert has appointed me to serve as Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee, as well as to serve on the Education Committee and the Counties, Cities and Towns Committee. These Committees oversee and enact legislation addressing very important aspects of Virginia’s citizens’ everyday lives, and I look forward to continuing to serve and working to improve the Commonwealth in these areas.”

In addition, LaRock has been appointed Chairman of the Transportation Subcommittee on Highway Safety & Policy, and Chairman of the CC&T Subcommittee on Land Use. He will also serve on the Education Subcommittee dealing with K-12 policy legislation.

LaRock said, “Transportation in Virginia includes roads, transit, freight rail, aviation, ports, the DMV, and even space flight. The transportation network of Northern Virginia and west to Winchester sees some of the most congested roads in Virginia. I-81, the Virginia Inland Port near Front Royal, I-66, Rt. 15, and numerous local projects all impact the daily lives of many Virginians. I look forward to continuing my work tackling the transportation challenges that we face, while using taxpayer dollars efficiently.”

“Education is key to people of all ages maximizing opportunity and prosperity. Loudoun County was the center of numerous controversies which influenced the 2021 Virginia elections. I look forward to influencing this committee and working closely with Governor Youngkin as we refocus on making excellence in education accessible to all Virginians.”, said LaRock.

The Counties, Cities and Towns Committee deals with issues pertaining to local governments. LaRock said, “As Chairman of the Land Use Subcommittee, I look forward to working with local governments to ensure they have the resources necessary to efficiently meet the various needs of communities of all sizes across the Commonwealth. We want to make Virginia an attractive place to live, work, play and retire, and localities need to be able to manage growth in a way that protects property rights and doesn’t overwhelm services and infrastructure for existing and new residents”

While committees have begun organizational meetings, consideration of legislation will begin in earnest next week.