Cliff Hayes
Democrat
In Office
Positions
Background
Cliff has been fighting for the 91st House District ALL of his life. He believes support for education, economic development, safe communities, and access to quality, affordable health care are key to the development of an even better Commonwealth of Virginia. Growing up in the South Norfolk borough of the City of Chesapeake, Cliff learned from many leaders in the community that the quality of life of a community has to be fought for.
Background
After graduating from college, Cliff returned to the community he was raised in to lend a hand as a little league baseball coach, then later served as a Board Member of the South Norfolk Boys Baseball, Inc. He later joined Chesapeake Men for Progress and Chesapeake Forward where he witnessed the work and influence of leaders giving back by investing their time and resources to uplift others. Cliff eventually adopted the philosophy that his civic involvement and service is a debt that's owed. Hence, he's been paying it forward ever since.
Background
Cliff is married to the lovely Kecia Brothers Hayes and they have two daughters, Felecia and Tonecia. Felecia is a former USAA All-America track athlete, record-holder, and a two-time graduate at The College of William & Mary. She now works as a public school teacher. And, Tonecia - a graduate (Communications and Political Science) of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and graduate of the The University of Maryland Carey School of Law where she was a writer for the Technology/Business Review Journal and a lead member of Trial Team. She now works as an attorney for a national corporate law firm in Maryland.
Experience
The Hayes Family resides in Chesapeake, where the family roots run deep in the 91st House District that he represents. Cliff's public servant career
Ratings
Scores from interest groups and advocacy organizations based on voting record and public positions.
Climate Cabinet Action
Equality Virginia
LEAP Forward
Virginia AFL-CIO
Virginia Sierra Club
Virginia Education Association
Political Experience
House of Delegates
Virginia · District 91 · 2024-present
House of Delegates
Virginia · District 77 · 2016-2024
City Council
City of Chesapeake · 2004-2012
Professional Experience
Photographer
CBS MaxPreps · 2015-present
Chief Executive Officer
Hayes & Associates · 2012-present
Director of Technology
Norfolk Sheriff's Office · 2016-2017
Web Development Coordinator
Norfolk Public Schools · 2015-2016
Systems Analyst/Information Systems Manager
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office · 1999-2015
Board Member
Chesapeake Regional Hospital Foundation Board · 2006
Instructor
Information Technology, Tidewater Community College · 1999-2003
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certified · Cyber Security · 2015
Carnegie Mellon University
Certified · 2012
Cambridge College
MMGT · Management · 2009
Harvard University
Certified · Executive Leadership · 2008
Norfolk State University
BS · Management Computer Information Systems · 1986
CIVIC Leadership Institute of Hampton Roads
Attended
University of Virginia
Attended
