Preceded by Steve Fox Alma mater Utah State University Nationality American Name Tom Lackey | Political party Republican Role American Politician Spouse(s) Theresa Lackey Education Utah State University | |
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Children Justin Lackey
Jani Lackey Party California Republican Party Residence Palmdale, California, United States | ||
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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.
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- Steve fox s guide to kill tom lackey
- Prior to State Assembly
- Election to State Assembly
- Career in State Assembly
- References
Prior to State Assembly
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.
Election to State Assembly
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.
Career in State Assembly
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.
Lackey authored a roadside “drug breathalyzer” bill, Assembly Bill 1356 that was rejected by state legislators "But that bill failed this spring, in large part because THC levels are not good indicators of intoxication..." Lackey also co-authored the bi-partisan and historic Medical Marijuana Safety and Regulation Act (AB 266) in 2015. Part of a package of laws intended to create a statewide framework for regulating medical marijuana. Part of the law is aimed at addressing the proliferation of drugged driving in California and is funding a study at UC San Diego to create tools to recognize marijuana-impairment in drivers.
The private lobbying group named "California Police Chiefs Association" named Lackey their 2015 Legislator of the Year for his promotion of on drug-impaired driving bills. He also received the 2015 Legislator of Year from the secular "Easter Seals" organization for his leadership in successfully advocating for increased funding for special needs Californians.