Today in Wheeling History: March 28—David McKinley, U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 1st District, was born in Wheeling (1947).
David Bennett McKinley, born on March 28, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a prominent figure in American politics and civil engineering. He attended public schools in Wheeling and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Purdue University in 1970. After working as a civil engineer for 12 years, McKinley founded McKinley and Associates, an architectural and engineering firm based in Wheeling. His firm has been involved in over $1 billion worth of construction projects, including the renovation of historically significant structures like the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling.
McKinley's political career began in the West Virginia House of Delegates, where he served from 1980 to 1994. He also chaired the West Virginia Republican Party from 1990 to 1994. In 2010, McKinley was elected as the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District, a position he held until 2023. During his tenure, he sponsored 36 bills that passed, focusing on issues such as opioid addiction and infrastructure development. McKinley is known for his moderate Republican stance and dedication to serving West Virginia families and businesses.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/55w49xxx), Congressman David McKinley website (https://tinyurl.com/2kh8hwf6)
Photo caption and credit: David McKinley, former member of the United States House of Representatives (U.S. House of Representatives)
David Bennett McKinley, born on March 28, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a prominent figure in American politics and civil engineering. He attended public schools in Wheeling and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Purdue University in 1970. After working as a civil engineer for 12 years, McKinley founded McKinley and Associates, an architectural and engineering firm based in Wheeling. His firm has been involved in over $1 billion worth of construction projects, including the renovation of historically significant structures like the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling.
McKinley's political career began in the West Virginia House of Delegates, where he served from 1980 to 1994. He also chaired the West Virginia Republican Party from 1990 to 1994. In 2010, McKinley was elected as the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District, a position he held until 2023. During his tenure, he sponsored 36 bills that passed, focusing on issues such as opioid addiction and infrastructure development. McKinley is known for his moderate Republican stance and dedication to serving West Virginia families and businesses.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/55w49xxx), Congressman David McKinley website (https://tinyurl.com/2kh8hwf6)
Photo caption and credit: David McKinley, former member of the United States House of Representatives (U.S. House of Representatives)
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