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Gina is a 1975 graduate of Rosary High School and lifelong resident of North St. Louis County. She is also a graduate of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Apprenticeship School.
She is an active member of the Holy Name of Jesus parish in Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Gina is an active member of Asbestos Workers Local #1. She has over 30 years of experience in the trade currently employed with a local insulation contractor. She served on the board of the Riverview Fire Protection District for nine years as director; serving five years as chairperson.
As a Missouri State Rep. Gina Walsh, represented the people living in District 69, within North St. Louis County in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to the House in November, 2002. Being elected four times, most recently in 2008 with over 92% of the voters’ support, Rep. Walsh has always stood up for hardworking people who are trying to build a better life for their families.
During her eight years in the Missouri House, Rep. Walsh served on the Retirement; Utilities; Special Standing Committee on Workforce Development and Workplace Safety; State Parks and Waterways; the Interim Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders Committee and served as Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair.
Significant legislative accomplishments for Rep. Walsh included $18 million for renovations and new construction at the Bellefontaine Habilitation Center. Rep. Walsh succeeded in securing $14 million in new state aid for the Riverview Gardens School District.
Rep. Walsh served as a member of the Missouri Tourism Commission, promoting Missouri as a top-of-mind travel destination creating economic development, and supporting quality Missouri jobs.
Gina is a member of the North County Labor Legislative Club, St. Ferdinand and Spanish Lake Democratic Clubs, serves on the North County Incorporated board of directors, and on the advisory board for MOWITS (Missouri Women in the Trades).
Gina and her late husband Jim, have three children: Michaela, Sarah and Kathleen.
“Being engaged and participating in our community is a calling. Register to vote and be a part of the process as active citizens.”
---Rep. Gina Walsh
St. Louis County voter Registration form
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