Chad Mayes | |
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Minority leader of the California State Assembly | |
Assumed office January 4, 2016 |
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Preceded by | Kristin Olsen |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 42nd district |
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Assumed office December 1, 2014 |
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Preceded by | Brian Nestande |
Member of Yucca Valley Town Council | |
In office 2002–2011 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
April 23, 1977
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Shanon Mayes |
Residence | Yucca Valley, California |
Alma mater | Liberty University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Financial Advisor |
Religion | Christian |
Website | https://ad42.assemblygop.com |
Chad Mayes is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 42nd district, encompassing parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, he was a Yucca Valley town councilmember.
Mayes earned a Bachelor of Science in Government from Liberty University. Before entering public service, Mayes worked as a financial advisor and tax preparer.
Mayes served on the Yucca Valley Town Council from 2002–2011, and was twice elected by the council to serve as mayor.
In 2004, Mayes and then-councilman Paul Cook voted against a proposed 42-percent pay increase for town elected officials. In his final budget as Mayor, Yucca Valley spent $8.7 million, a slight decrease from the previous year, and had over $5 million in reserves.
In 2011, Mayes resigned as a member of the town council to focus on his responsibilities as Chief of Staff to San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford, saying he found it "difficult to keep up with the basics of serving as a council member," and that "Yucca Valley deserves a council member who will give them 100 percent every day."
Mayes was elected to the State Assembly in November 2014, with 57.3% of the vote. He was appointed Vice Chair of the Assembly Human Services Committee and a member of the Committees on Governmental Organization, Insurance and Rules, as well as the Special Committee on Legislative Ethics. Mayes was also appointed to the Select Committee on Renewable Energy Development and Restoration of the Salton Sea, and was named Chief Republican Whip.
Mayes was appointed by Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins to serve on the California Commission on Disability Access, which works to improve accessibility by fostering dialogue between the disabled and business communities.