Summary
Current Position: State Delegate of District 51 since 2018
Affiliation: Democrat
OnAir Post: Hala Ayala
About
Source: Campaign page
As a member of Prince William County community for over 35 years and elected as Delegate in 2017, Hala Ayala gives a new, needed voice for the 51st House District of Virginia.
AN ADVOCATE FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Hala has personally experienced the challenges of single motherhood and lack of access to affordable health insurance. She understands the concerns of working families today. She has fought for raising the minimum wage, equal pay and affordable access to health care as the founder and former president of the Prince William County chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW).
A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT
Hala worked her way up from a service job without health insurance to become a cybersecurity specialist with the Department of Homeland Security. For over 17 years, she worked to protect our nation’s information systems, enforce security measures, and prevent attacks by safeguarding computers, networks and data from criminal intrusion and security breaches. She’s ready to use that same determination and work ethic to ensure that Prince William County families can flourish.
A CHAMPION FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN VIRGINIA
Hala helped organize Virginia for the Women’s March on Washington in January. She helped organize buses to transport people to DC and raised money to help with the expenses for those who would not otherwise be able to participate. As former president of the Prince William County chapter of NOW, she fought for equal pay for equal work so that women get paid equally for the same work. Hala also served on Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Council on Women.
Only 17 of Virginia’s 100 state delegates are women. Hala believes that the number should be higher to make sure that all voices are heard, in order to create a better future for all Virginians.
Experience
Work Experience
- Cybersecurity specialist
Department of Homeland Security
2002 to presentFor over 17 years, Ayala worked to protect our nation’s information systems, enforce security measures, and prevent attacks by safeguarding computers, networks and data from criminal intrusion and security breaches. She’s ready to use that same determination and work ethic to ensure that Prince William County families can flourish.
Education
- AS
University of Phoenix
2019 to present
Personal
Birth Year: 1973
Place of Birth: Alexandria, VA
Gender: Female
Race(s): African American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Other
Religion: Christian
Children: Chedrick Proshe IV and Amber Pointer-Ayala
Membership & Affiliation: St. Georges Church
Prince William County NOW
Virginia NOW
Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William
Virginia Council on Women
Awards: USCG, Certificate of Performance (2003)
USCG, Outstanding Performance Letter (2003)
USCG, Performance Award (2003)
USCG, Certification & Accreditation Deepwater Support Performance Award (2003)
USCG, Meritorious Deepwater Team Commendation-Rear Admiral Hewitt (2005)
USCG, Meritorious Team Commendation Award (2005)
USCG, Recognition Memorandum CG-6-Rear Admiral Hewitt (2006)
USCG, Recognition of Service (2013)
Delores Hampton 11th Congressional District Grassroots Award (2016)
Contact
Legislative Assistant: Betsy J. Cramsey, Session LA Marlene F. Paradee
Administrative Assistant During Session: Connie Mason
Email:
- Government – DelHAyala@house.virginia.gov
Offices
Capitol Office
Pocahontas Building
900 E. Main St,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 698-1051
District Office
P.O. Box 7434
Woodbridge, VA 22195
Phone: (703) 232-7248
Web
Government Page, Campaign Site, Twitter, Facebook
Politics
Source: Wikipedia
Hala Ayala formerly worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a cybersecurity specialist. Ayala also formerly led the Prince William County chapter of the National Organization for Women, serving as chapter president in 2014. She also served on the Virginia Council on Women as an appointee of Governor Terry McAuliffe for a term expiring on June 30, 2016.Ayala cites the documentary as inspiration for her to become involved in politics, and was a volunteer for Barack Obama’s reelection campaign in 2012. In 2017, Ayala was an organizer of the Women’s March against Donald Trump.
Ayala ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 2017 elections for the 51st district, which covers much of Prince William County. The district specifically stretches “from just northwest of Occoquan, in eastern Prince William, to Nokesville on the county’s western border.” District 51 was a key pickup target for Virginia Democrats because it was one of 17 House of Delegates districts that voted for Hillary Clinton in the preceding year’s presidential election, but was held by a Republican state house delegate. In June 2017, Ayala won the Democratic nomination for the 51st district of the Virginia House of Delegates, defeating Ken Boddye in the primary election. In the general election, Ayala defeated four-term Republican incumbent Richard L. Anderson. Ayala, Kelly Fowler and Elizabeth Guzman became the first Hispanic women elected to the House. The victories were part of a Democratic sweep in the 2017 Virginia elections, which saw major gains for the party.
Recent Elections
2019
| Hala Ayala (D) | 15,508 | 54.58% |
| Richard Lee Anderson (R) | 12,882 | 45.34% |
| Write In (Write-in) | 24 | 0.08% |
| TOTAL | 28,414 |
Finances
AYALA, HALA S has run in 1 race for public office, winning 1 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $758,438.
Source: Follow the Money
Committees
Committees
Science and Technology
Finance
Subcommittees
Appointments
House Finance
House Science & Technology
Voting Record
See: Vote Smart
New Legislation
Source: Ballotpedia
Issues
Civil Rights
STANDING UP FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
- Fight for women’s health care to make sure access to birth control is available.
- Protect Planned Parenthood and defending a woman’s ability to make her own health decisions.
- Champion policies that help working families like paid family leave, paid sick leave and increasing the minimum wage.
- Stand up for equal pay for equal work, so women who work the same job as men can earn the same living.
Education
Strengthening our schools for future generations
- Expanding Pre-K
- Reducing overcrowding in classrooms and in schools
- Investing more in school infrastructure and construction
- Retaining and recruiting the best teachers
- Helping our schools be safe places, free from discrimination and bullying
- Working to keep the costs of Virginia’s great colleges and universities affordable
- Making sure our local community colleges and vocational programs have the resources to educate Virginia’s young people
Health Care
NOT A CHOICE, BUT A RIGHT
- Expanding Medicaid in Virginia to more than 400,000 people, including more than 12,000 people in Prince William County
- Opposing President Trump’s Obamacare repeal and protecting all Virginians’ access to healthcare, including those with preexisting conditions
- Fighting extremist politicians in Richmond to protect Planned Parenthood funding and access to lifesaving preventive care.
Hala’s son was born with complications that required urgent medical attention. Her job, at the time, offered no health insurance. Thankfully, she qualified for Medicaid and her son was able to get the help he needed. Hala wants affordable access to healthcare for all Virginians.
However, President Trump and Richmond Republicans want to deny accessible healthcare for hundreds of thousands of Virginians. As Delegate, Hala will fight for quality, affordable healthcare by:
- Expanding Medicaid in Virginia to more than 400,000 people, including more than 12,000 people in Prince William County
- Opposing President Trump’s Obamacare repeal and protecting all Virginians’ access to healthcare, including those with preexisting conditions
- Fighting extremist politicians in Richmond to protect Planned Parenthood funding and access to lifesaving preventive care.
Infrastructure
GETTING VIRGINIANS WHERE THEY NEED TO BE
- Investing in the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) so commuters will have viable alternative transportation options.
- Supporting legislation to study the prospect of extending Metro lines into Prince William County.
- Incentivizing carpooling and public transportation usage to become reliable options for those residents who choose not to have a car.
