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Yvonne Miller, State Senator, 5th District of Virginia Chair, State Senate Transportation Committee

Posted: December 8, 2009

Yvonne B. Miller
Senator for the 5th District of Virginia
Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee

Yvonne B. Miller, a Democrat, was the first African American woman to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates when she was elected in 1984. She was also the first African American woman to serve in the State Senate when elected in 1988. She has the longest legislative service of any woman in the Senate and ranks fourth in the Senate for seniority.

Miller grew up in Norfolk and became a teacher in 1956 after graduating from Virginia State College. She faced segregation and Massive Resistance. She earned a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. She retired from teaching in 1999. Besides the transportation committee, she serves on the commerce and labor, finance, rehabilitation and social services, and rules committees.

What is the priority transportation project for Hampton Roads?

The priority transportation project for Hampton Roads is decided upon by Transportation Planning Organization Board. [Miller has just been appointed to the board.]

How should it be funded?

Funding is decided upon by the governor and the General Assembly.

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