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David was was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree in industrial & labor relations from Cornell University, his master's degree in public administration from Harvard University, and his law degree from Harvard Law School. 

David is currently the Director of Legal Affairs and Human Resources for a start-up non-profit. He previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice and worked as a war crimes prosecutor for the United Nations. Hackney also held the position of Senior Counsel for Global Human Resources at The Nature Conservancy.

David Hackney currently serves as a State Representative. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term. 

Supports legislation for a real estate tax exemption for sales of property designated as affordable housing.

- Supports legislation for a real estate tax exemption for sales of property designated as affordable housing.

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Supports the state's goal of halving carbon emissions by 2040 and is optimistic about enacting green fuel policies through the bipartisan Hydrogen Caucus.

Supports the state's goal of halving carbon emissions by 2040.

Supports state-level action to address high environmental health risks, including air and noise pollution, in the 11th district.

Supports legislation requiring building owners to ensure their properties meet green energy performance standards.

- Supports the state's goal of halving carbon emissions by 2040.
- Supports state-level action to address high environmental health risks, including air and noise pollution, in the 11th district.
- Supports legislation requiring building owners to ensure their properties meet green energy performance standards.

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As of October 7, 2024, David Hackney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports gun control and banning high-capacity magazines to reduce preventable violence.

Supports police and criminal justice reforms.

- Supports gun control and banning high-capacity magazines to reduce preventable violence.
- Supports police and criminal justice reforms.

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David Hackney

David was was born in Cleveland, Ohio.  He earned his bachelor's degree in industrial & labor relations from Cornell University, his master's degree in public administration from Harvard University, and his law degree from Harvard Law School. 

David Hackney currently serves as State Representative in State Legislative District 11 in Washington.  He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term. 

Believes personal experiences with healthcare crises impacting financial stability underscore the importance of affordable healthcare policies.

Supports legislation that aims to help the state achieve its housing goals.

Believes mechanisms for funding and supporting affordable housing are essential due to the high demand for housing.

Believes his life has been shaped by "opportunities that arose from difficult circumstances."

Believes in the importance of unions for protecting economic and civil rights, citing the example of an individual who transitioned from an impoverished agricultural worker to the Black middle class during the Depression due to union support.

Believes rising property taxes and housing prices threaten to disrupt the 11th district's affordability, and plans to support smaller communities through transit-friendly, multifamily housing measures.

Supports access to affordable healthcare.

Believes in addressing the financial burdens of healthcare, especially in cases of pre-existing conditions and family crises, as experienced when his mother's terminal cancer diagnosis was compounded by a job loss and insurance lapse.

Believes the pandemic exposed the fragility of the healthcare system, leading to staff shortages and increased wait times, and is committed to policies that will expand the healthcare workforce and reduce burnout.

Believes the legislature should do more to lower healthcare costs.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes his first term in office has been shaped by the "most disruptive event of our lifetimes, the global COVID-19 pandemic."

Believes their family's history is intertwined with the country's history, suggesting a deep connection to national events and milestones.

Believes his district deserves "a fighter," and despite facing significant challenges, he is committed to serving as a state representative.

Said, "With your continued support, I will do everything in my power to make life better for the people of the 11th Legislative District."

Supports voting rights and fair elections, and believes in upholding democratic processes.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes in addressing public safety through effective legislation, focusing on human rights and gun safety.

Believes in reducing crime through accessible mental health resources, rehabilitation-focused punishment, improved jail and prison resources, and data-driven policies for law enforcement.

Believes public safety is compromised by rising crime rates.

Believes in addressing public safety through comprehensive criminal justice reform, including police accountability, gun control, and drug policy changes.

Believes lessons from the pandemic highlight the need for reliable internet access, alternative learning resources, and improved financial and material support for teachers to close the opportunity gap and prepare students for the future.

Wants to continue using their experience in Olympia to advocate for residents in the 11th District.

Believes in the importance of providing quality education and ensuring children are prepared for college.

Believes the last two years have stressed society and is committed to focusing on issues important to the district to improve education.

Believes parental sacrifices impact children's education, saying, "At the time, I didn’t fully appreciate the sacrifices my parents were making and my grades suffered."

Believes parental love and guidance are crucial for academic success, saying, "As a result of love and guidance from my parents, I buckled down on my studies, excelled in high school, and received scholarships and financial aid to attend Cornell University."

Supports education policies that benefit children and families.

As of October 8, 2024, David Hackney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David Hackney is currently the Director of Legal Affairs and Human Resources for a start-up non-profit. He previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice and worked as a war crimes prosecutor for the United Nations. Hackney also held the position of Senior Counsel for Global Human Resources at The Nature Conservancy.

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