Rep. Hayes is also a Snohomish county sheriff, past president of WACOPS, representing 4,500 law officers, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Dave and Lisa Hayes have lived on Camano Island 17 years, coaching youth sports and leading youth missions in Mexico and New Orleans. They have two children and one grandchild.

Dave supports quality education and wants local control for our schools that empowers parents and teachers, allowing local educators the flexibility to innovate and provide a quality 21st Century education our children require.

Using his law enforcement background Dave Hayes broke through partisan gridlock, and passed vital public safety legislation that protects our children and schools, holding those who commit crimes accountable.

Creating a climate that will add and secure jobs for our families, Dave is a leader on the bipartisan Community Economic Revitalization Board and instrumental in the creation of thousands of jobs and needed infrastructure through partnerships with communities and businesses.

Dave was named 2013 Legislator of the Year for the House Republican Caucus by the WA. Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS).  As an assistant ranking member of the House Public Safety Committee, Dave was honored for his work to help law enforcement officers in their efforts to protect and serve the public.

Having raised a family in the 10^th District, Dave understand the importance of making sure our transportation needs are met and maintained.  Dave will continue to work with local communities and both parties in Olympia to expand cost effective transportation options and speed completion of needed traffic projects.