Shelly A. Simonds

Shelly Simonds represents part of Newport News in Virginia’s House District 70. She is a graduate of Bucknell and Stanford universities and works in family property management. Her local civic involvement includes Sister Cities of Newport News and the Women’s Club of Hilton Village.

Education is a prominent part of her current legislative work: Simonds is vice chair of the House Education Committee and chairs its K–12 subcommittee. She also serves on Appropriations; Counties, Cities and Towns; and Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources. For families following state school funding, her education and appropriations assignments are useful starting points for reading bills and committee records. Residents can use her House office contact information for legislative questions, while school-specific operational concerns should begin with the school division. District 70 covers only part of the city, so confirm your address before choosing a representative.