Full Name:
Cindy Lynne Frich
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
03/19/1960
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, PA
Home City:
Morgantown, WV
Religion:
Christian
Attended, West Virginia University
BA, Political Science, Miami University at Oxford, 1987
Attended, Mitijiri Girls School, Japan, 1976-1977
Candidate, West Virginia House of Delegates, District 82, 2022
Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 51, 2020
Delegate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 51, 2013-2019
Candidate, West Virginia State Senate, District 13, 2010
Delegate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 44, 2002-2006
Former Chair, Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates
Former Member, Finance Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates
Former Member, Joint Finance Committee, West Virginia General Assembly
Former Member, Labor and Worker Safety Issues-Interim Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
Former Vice Chair, Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates
Former Member, Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates
Former Member, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates
Member, Joint West Virginia State Senate and House, Insurance Availability and Medical Malpractice Insurance Committee, 2003-2006
Member, West Virginia House Government Organization Committee, 2003-2006
Minority Vice Chair, West Virginia House Industry & Labor/Economic Development & Small Business Committee, 2004-2006
Member, West Virginia State House Government Organization Committee, 2003-2006
Vice-Chair, West Run Bypass Study Committee, 2000
Institute Liaison, Chautauqua Institute and New York City Ballet
Sales, Sound Investments
West Virgina State Coordinator, Smart Girl Politics Online Network, 2009-2010
Organizer/Emcee, Morgantown Health Care Town Hall, 2009
Writer, 2007-2008
Sales, Self-employed, 2000-2008
Capitol Press Corps, State Capitol, 2008
Political Columnist, The Dominion Post, 2007-2008
Member, West Virginia State Republican Executive Committee, District 13, 1998-present
Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
Secretary, College Republicans, Miami University
Vice Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution, Monongahela Valley
Vice President, Florence Merow Mason-Dixon Festival of West Virginia, Incorporated
Volunteer, Homeless Veterans Appalachian Stand Down
Volunteer, Homeless Veterans Appalachian Stand Down
Member, League of Women Voters
Elected Student Official, Legislative Assembly, Miami University
Member, National Rifle Association Foundation Banquet, 2006-2010
Registrar, Woodburn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 2009-2010
Member, Woodburn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 2009-2010
Organizer, Morgantown Healthcare Freedom Rally, 2009
Co-Chair, Morgantown Tax Day TEA Party, 2009
Co-Chair, Morgantown Tax Day Tea Party, 2009
Chairman, Mountaineer Friends of the National Rifle Association Foundation Banquet, 2006-2009
Appointed, Member, Citizen's Advisory Committee, MPO, 2004-2008
Charter Member, First Things First Traffic Management Plan Committee, 2000-2008
Appointed, Member, Region VI Planning and Development Council, 1998-2008
Member, USS West Virginia Committee, 2004-2008
Delegate, West Virginia Grand Ole Party Convention, 2004, 2008
Member, West Virginia University Rifle Club, 2004-2008
Charter Member, 1200 Club, West Virginia University Rifle Team, 2005-2006
Member, Celebration of America Committee, 2002-2004
Co-Chair, Legislative Committee, Business and Professional Women, 2003-2004
Platform Committee Member, Republican National Committee, 2004
Delegate, Republican National Convention, 2004
Class Member, Leadership Monongalia, Morgantown Chamber of Commerce, 2002
Official/Athlete's Buddy, West Virginia Special Olympics, 1998-2002
Charter Member, Citizens for Responsible Development, 1999-2000
Citizen Activist, West Run Planning District, 1999-2000
Health Board Appointee, Tobacco Use Throughout the Lifespan Task Force, 1998-1999
Exchange Student, Japan, Rotary International, 1976-1977
Awards:
The Friend of the West Virginia Taxpayer Award, West Virginians Against Government Waste.
Legislative Committee Award, West Virginia Business and Professional Women.
President's List, Miami University, Grade Point Average of 4.0.
Outstanding Junior, Daughters of the American Revolution, Monongahela Valley.
Current Car:
NRA Awards, Foundation Banquet Chair, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I want to make West Virginia a place where our children can receive a good education, have the opportunities available to remain in the state, provide for their families and retire in a healthy and safe community.