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Lisa Zukoff

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Lisa Zukoff
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 4th district
In office
December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2022
Preceded byMichael Ferro
Succeeded byNew boundaries
Personal details
Born (1962-02-27) February 27, 1962 (age 62)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJack Zukoff
EducationBA, political science, West Virginia University
Wheeling Jesuit University
Websitelisazukoff.com

Lisa Beth Zukoff (nee Bixby; born February 27, 1962) is an American politician and businesswoman. She served as a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 4th district.

Early life

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Zukoff was born on February 27, 1962, to parents Richard Bixby and Linda Whorton Bixby.[1] She graduated from John Marshall High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from West Virginia University.[2]

Career

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Prior to joining politics, Zukoff was an executive director of the Wheeling Housing Authority, Accessories Ltd, and operated a business consulting firm. She announced her bid to run for the 4th District West Virginia House Seat in 2017 to replace Michael Ferro.[3] Zukoff was sworn into office on December 17, 2018.[4] She ran for re-election following her first term and served alongside Republican Charlie Reynolds.[5]

Upon winning her re-election, Zukoff was assigned to the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and the education committees.[6] She was later named Assistant minority whip by Shawn Fluharty.[7]

Personal life

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Zukoff and her husband Jack have two children together.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "West Virginia House of Delegates: Lisa Zukoff". wvlegislature.gov. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Olson, Alan (October 23, 2020). "Three Seek Two Seats in House District 4". The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  3. ^ King, Joselyn (August 23, 2017). "Lisa Zukoff to Run For 4th District West Virginia House Seat". The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Delegate Lisa Zukoff Sworn Into Office". wvlegislature.gov. December 17, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Olson, Alan (November 4, 2020). "Reynolds Joins Zukoff in W.Va. House of Delegates". The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  6. ^ King, Joselyn (January 13, 2019). "Delegate Lisa Zukoff, D-Marshall, Wants Roads in West Virginia Fixed". The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Allen Adams, Steven (January 6, 2021). "New W.Va. House Minority Leader Names Leadership Team". The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register. Retrieved January 15, 2021.