Summary
Current Position: State Delegate since 2012
Affiliation: Republican
OnAir Post: David Yancey
About
Source: Campaign page
David Yancey, was born and raised in Newport News. He is a 1990 graduate of Peninsula Catholic High School, and a 1995 graduate of the University of Georgia, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History.
In 2001 David returned to Newport News to work in his family’s real estate business and a few years later he started his own real estate development company.
Throughout the next decade David continued to grow his business, expanding to commercial fishing with a new business partner on the Eastern Shore.
David holds professional licenses from the Commonwealth of Virginia in Real Estate, Contracting, and Commercial Fishing.
In 2011, David was appointed to the City of Newport News Mayor’s Efficiency Task Force on city government. This one-year task force was a citizen committee designed to look at innovative ways to improve the role of government in Newport News. David worked with city employees to find ways to improve services and reduce costs for the city.
In addition, the task force looked for ways to encourage local job growth and investment in the community by small businesses.
The experiences that David had on this task force were part of the foundation for his future work in the General Assembly working to develop the economy and reduce bureaucracy for companies seeking to expand or relocate in Virginia.
Education is a key issue for David, he sees it as the cornerstone to a robust economy and improving the lives of young people. In 2011, David was also appointed to serve on the Newport News Education Foundation, where he participated in events that were designed to improve the education of students in the public schools as well as engage local businesses in the education system. The experiences he had during this time proved invaluable. Once elected to the House of Delegates, David was appointed to the Education Committee. As a result, he has been able to represent our schools in Richmond with first hand knowledge of their needs.
In the General Assembly, David serves on the House Transportation, Education, and the Commerce and Labor Committees. In 2017 he was appointed chairman of the subcommittee that oversees legislation governing the Department of Motor Vehicles.
In addition, David is the current Chairman of the Governor’s Aerospace Advisory Committee. He represents Newport News on the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization and the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, both of which oversee transportation projects throughout the entire Hampton Roads area.
During the year, David is a volunteer Rugby Coach for the Newport News High School Rugby Football Club and the local Rugby Foundation. He has previously served as a Board member of the Virginia Rugby Union and past President of the Newport News Rugby Football Club, where he also started coaching. As a coach, he stresses the importance of staying in school and seeking a well-rounded education to be successful in the workforce.
Experience
Work Experience
- Self-employed
Education
- (B.A., Political Science and History
University of Georgia, GA
1995
Personal
- Birth Year: 1972
- Place of Birth: Newport News, VA
- Gender: Male
- Race(s): Caucasian
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Membership & Affiliation
Rotary International
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Newport News Rugby Football Club
Contact
Legislative Assistant: Gretchen Heal
Administrative Assistant During Session: Karen Imes
Email:
- Government – DelDYancey@house.virginia.gov
Offices
Capitol Office
Pocahontas Building
900 E. Main St,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 698-1094
District Office
P.O. Box 1163
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 897-3953
Web
Government Page, Campaign Site, YouTube
Politics
Source: none
Recent Elections
2017
| David Yancey (R) | 11,601 | 48.5% |
| Shelly Anne Simonds (D) | 11,591 | 48.5% |
| Michael David Bartley (L) | 675 | 2.8% |
| Write In (Write-in) | 29 | |
| TOTAL | 23,896 |
Source: Virginia Legislative Information System
Finances
YANCEY, DAVID E has run in 5 races for public office, winning 4 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $2,916,215.
Source: Follow the Money
Committees
Committees
Chair: Transportation
Education
Commerce and Labor
Subcommittees
Education – Subcommittee #3
Commerce and Labor – Subcommittee #2
Transportation – Subcommittee #4
Appointments
- Aerospace Advisory Council
- Economic Opportunity for Virginians in Aspiring and Diverse Communities, Commission on
- Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission
- Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Board
- Health Insurance Reform Commission
- High Speed Rail Compact Commission, Virginia-North Carolina
- House Commerce and Labor
- House Education
- House Transportation
- Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability
- Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council
- Public Private Partnership Advisory Commission
Voting Record
See: Vote Smart
New Legislation
Source: Virginia Legislative Information System
Issues
Source: Campaign page
Where David Yancey Stands on the Issues Important to All Virginians
As your representative in the Virginia General Assembly, I have worked hard to stand up for the people of the 94th District. I will continue to support legislation that reflects the values and needs of my constituents and be an independent voice for our area.
I am always eager to hear from constituents. I believe that government only works when citizens are engaged in the process. If you have any questions or concerns, or would just like to share your opinion with me, please email me at Info@DavidYanceyForDelegate.com.
Economy
David has a proven record of supporting legislation that makes it easier for Virginia businesses to operate and grow. As a business owner himself, David has first hand knowledge of how burdensome regulations and government red tape impact small businesses and their owners. That is why he introduced legislation that would require agencies to remove a regulation for each new regulation that was added. For his efforts to defend small businesses he has repeatedly received awards from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
David is also working to grow the Aerospace industry here in Newport News through his service on the Governor’s Aerospace Advisory Board and by securing $4.2 million in funding to support the expansion of Jefferson Lab. In addition, he regularly lobbies aerospace firms to locate here on the Peninsula.
Not only has Delegate Yancey supported the employees of the Newport News Shipyard by working with them to provide assistance during periods of layoffs, he also has supported legislation for the shipyard and secured funding for projects, including the current work on the foundry building.
As he continues to work on behalf of his constituents, Delegate David Yancey will continue to be a leader in improving Virginia’s economy and supporting pro-business policies to encourage growth and competitiveness.
Education
As a member of the House Education Committee, David is an advocate for students and teachers. He has worked to reform the Standards of Learning so that the focus is on student learning and achievement instead of test taking and bureaucracy.
David has also supported budget items to increase pay for our teachers and funding for teachers’ professional development, because success in the classroom starts with a qualified teacher. He works with local school officials to address their needs in the legislature, including passing legislation that helped get qualified teachers in the classrooms.
One example of his assisting a local school is when he helped the PTA at R.O. Nelson Elementary School PTA receive a $1,500 donation from CSX Railroad. David encouraged the school to apply for Beyond Our Rails, an outreach program the company. He then reached out to CSX to help expedite the process and get the funding to the school in time to meet the student’s needs.
Environment
David recognizes the impact that rising waters in Hampton Roads have on the community, particularly in the Hilton section of Newport News. In response he introduced language in the budget to provide funding for storm water runoff. He also has introduced several pieces of legislation supporting the solar industry in Virginia. As a result of this legislation being enacted, he has received awards from the Sierra Club and from a regional Solar Energy Association.
Infrastructure
Transportation
As your Delegate, David understands that the more time we spend sitting in traffic the less time we get to spend with our families. He also knows that to keep business growing on the Peninsula, there has to be a good transportation network. When he ran for office his priority was getting I-64 on the Peninsula expanded, and he has delivered on that promise. The expansion of I-64 is on schedule and on budget and when other politicians have tried to reallocate funding from the Peninsula, David has fought to keep the funding in place. Once completed the project will expand I-64 to three lanes in each direction all the way to Williamsburg.
Last year David led a regional effort to allocate $4.4 billion for a project that will add an extra lane in each direction to the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. To accomplish this he had to work with public officials from the region as well as with administration at Hampton University. One of his top priorities was protecting the historic areas of the university and ensuring they were involved in the entire process. This project will be complete in 2024 and will help alleviate traffic congestion on the Peninsula.
Moving forward David will continue to work with others to ensure that the Peninsula gets its fair share of transportation dollars, and helping to reduce traffic congestion on the Peninsula.
Safety
David understands the impact crime can have on a person’s life. He has experienced it first hand when his father was assaulted while walking home one evening. As a result he has worked with the local police department and victims organizations to introduce legislation that helps them do their job and put criminals behind bars. He successfully passed a law to provide victims of human trafficking privacy when they are working with law enforcement. He introduced legislation that would impose higher penalties for crimes committed by gang members selling drugs. Both of these initiatives were a direct result of his meetings with police administration and ride-alongs with the police.
Veterans
David has fought to get one of two new Veterans centers in the state located in Hampton Roads. He has supported local veterans from wars ranging from WWII to the current conflicts by assisting them with their VA claims and attending their events and meetings. He has also authored and passed legislation which allows Virginia Community Colleges the ability to award academic credits to any student who has successfully completed a military training course or program as part of their military service that is applicable to the students certificate or degree requirement. He is honored to say that his grandfather’s uniform from WWII is displayed at the Virginia War Museum in Newport News.
