Delegate Christopher Toney was sworn into office Monday morning in the West Virginia House of Delegates chamber.
Toney, of Beckley, is a republican member representing the 31st District, which covers parts of Raleigh and Wyoming counties. Toney works as a school bus driver.
He received his associate’s from New River Community and Technical College and his bachelor’s from Concord University.
Toney was surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues in Monday’s ceremony. His grandmother Judy assisted and his uncle Roger and pastor Matthew Denny led in prayers. House Clerk Steve Harrison administered the oath of office.
