Tom Lackey
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 36th district |
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Assumed office December 1, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Steve Fox |
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| Born | March 12, 1959 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Lackey |
| Children | Justin, Jani |
| Residence | Palmdale, California |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Tom Lackey is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 36th district, encompassing parts of Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a Palmdale city councilmember.
Tom Lackey grew up in the small town of Boron, California. He became an Eagle Scout during high school in addition to being active in student government. He later received a degree in Special Education from Utah State University.
Lackey later joined the California Highway Patrol and served for 28 years. During this time he served on the Palmdale Elementary School Board, and was later elected to two terms on the Palmdale City Council.
While serving on the Palmdale City Council, Lackey was made a city appointee to the California Contract Cities Association, the Antelope Valley Crime Task Force, Antelope Valley Transit Authority Board, and the Antelope Valley Human Relations Task Force.
In 2014 Lackey announced he planned to run for 36th California State Assembly District against the incumbent Steve Fox who was considered one of the most vulnerable democrats in the legislature. The race was one of the costliest of the 2014 elections with both campaigns and independent expenditures spending a combined $2.2 million. Lackey went on to defeat Fox with 60% of the vote to Fox's 40%. He was sworn into office on December 5, 2014.
Lackey began his term by declining a pay increase that was approved for Legislators' salaries. He was one of six Assemblymembers to decline the raise. He is currently a member of the following Assembly committees: Budget, Health, Public Safety, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management. Additionally, he is the Vice Chair of the Administrative Review committee.
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