Bio
Janet Howell has been a community leader for more than thirty years. She has proudly served the residents of the 32nd Senate District since 1992. She is the first woman to serve on the prestigious Senate Finance Committee. In this capacity she has focused on education, transportation, human services and public safety. She is a leader in streamlining and downsizing state government as well as instituting cost-reduction measures. In addition to her chairmanships on the Virginia Crime Commission and the Senate Privileges and Election Committee, Janet serves on the Education and Health Committee, Courts of Justice Committee, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, and Joint Commission on Technology and Science.