What Inspires Cliff to Do This?

Standing Together for a Better 91st House District

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.

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.

Cliff served two terms on Chesapeake City Council after being elected in 2004 and 2008. Then, in a special election in November 2016, Cliff was elected to fill an unexpired term in the Virginia General Assembly as a Delegate representing Northern Chesapeake.

Cliff serves on several committees to include: Appropriations (Chairman of General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittees); Health and Human Services; and Chairman of Communications, Technology, and Innovation. He also serves as Chairman of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science, and the Joint Commission on Health Care. By vocation, Cliff has over 30 successful years in Technology management. 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.

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

Learn About Cliff's Vision & The Issues He's Fighting For

Equal Rights for Women

We support policies that secure equal opportunity, protect reproductive rights, and expand access to education and economic advancement for women across our communities.

Guarantee pay transparency and combat wage discrimination.
Expand access to quality, affordable childcare and early learning.
Fund mentorship and training programs for women in tech and leadership.

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Affordable Quality Healthcare

Healthcare is a human right — we champion access to affordable, high-quality care that keeps families healthy and reduces costs for seniors and working households.