Linda Chaney

Linda Chaney
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 61st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 3, 2020
Preceded byJennifer Webb
Personal details
BornNew York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseWilliam "Bill" Yovic
Residence(s)St. Pete Beach, Florida, U.S.
EducationUniversity of South Florida (BS)

Linda Chaney is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 69th district. She assumed office on November 3, 2020.

Early life and education

Chaney was born in New York and moved to Florida in 1982. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication from the University of South Florida.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Chaney worked in marketing and business development. She co-founded an independent mammography business that was eventually acquired by AdventHealth.[2] She served as a member of the St. Pete Beach City Commission from 2007 to 2009. Chaney was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2020.[3]

Committee assignments

  • Rules Committee   Vice Chair
  • Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee   Vice Chair
  • Appropriations Committee
  • Infrastructure Strategies Committee
  • Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee
  • Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee[4]

References

  1. ^ "Rep. Linda Chaney". myfloridahouse.gov.
  2. ^ "Linda Chaney launches bid to unseat Jennifer Webb in HD 69". Florida Politics. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  3. ^ "Linda Chaney". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  4. ^ "Linda Chaney - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-06.