Paul Espinosa
House of Delegates, District: 98
Representing Jefferson County
CONTACT
p: 304-340-3310
e: paul.espinosa@wvhouse.gov
Bills Sponsored:
2022 Conservation Bills Sponsored:
2020 Conservation Bills Sponsored:
2023 Conservation Bills Sponsored:
Background:
Home Town
Pembroke Grove
DOB
April 28,1962
Education
B.A. West Virginia Wesleyan University
Conservation Activities
National Rifle Association; Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Legislative Service
Elected to the House 2012-2022
2024 Committees
Speaker Pro Tempore; Finance, House Rules, Technology & Infrastructure
ACTIVITY
- Former President, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission
- Is open to state funding for the development of alternative energy sources (e.g., wind solar and thermal) but believes this funding should be limited in term until alternatives demonstrate sustainability.
- Does not support state regulation of greenhouse gas emissions or increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives. Read More»
- “For me, the many steps that ROCKWOOL has taken to work with the community on important issues is a reflection of their leadership, their integrity, their focus on community concerns, and their environmental stewardship. That’s the kind of corporate partner we need to attract to West Virginia and that’s the kind of company that I am proud to join as public affairs manager.” Read More»
- “The undisputed evidence that [the Rockwool] facility is safe doesn’t really match some of the assertions that are being made out there.” Read More»
- In August 6, 2017, letter to Martinsburg Journal, supported gas pipelines into Morgan and Berkeley Counties: “Job creation is paramount for our region. It is incumbent upon us, as your elected officials, to push for greater opportunities here at home for the current work force and for the generations to come . . . [A]s your elected leaders, we fully support the efforts of TransCanada and Mountaineer Gas in helping our region in expanding our pipeline to jobs, growth and prosperity.” Read More»
- In 2016, cosponsored a bill blocking new standards for climate change education. These included teaching K-12 students that global temperatures have risen and that human activities are the primary cause. He explained that these standards didn’t reflect both sides of the debate. Read More»
