Clyde Shavers
Clyde Shavers | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 Serving with Dave Paul | |
Preceded by | Greg Gilday |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | United States Naval Academy Yale University |
Military service | |
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Clyde Shavers is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 10th district since 2023.[1]
Career
Clyde Shavers serves as the state representative for Washington's 10th Legislative District. He is the Vice Chair of the House Education Committee and a member of the Capital Budget Committee, Innovation, Community & Economic Development Committee, and Veterans Committee. Shavers also serves on the Artificial Intelligence Task Force.[2]
During his first term, Shavers sponsored seven bills and co-sponsored thirty-two bills. Notable legislative achievements include passing a fusion technology bill, developing an Allied Health Professions Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in schools, and establishing the Purple Star Award for military families.[3]
Shavers was elected by a margin of 211 votes.[4]
Controversies
In late October 2022, a little over a week before election day, Clyde Shavers' father, Brett Shavers, released a statement about ongoing allegations of dishonesty involving his son's military career and other claims made by the Shavers campaign.[5] In the statement, Brett Shavers admonished his son for lying about being a nuclear submarine captain during his naval career. Clyde Shavers was an officer in the U.S. Navy and attended the Navy Nuclear Power School in the early 2010s; however, records show that at no point was he ever promoted to a Nuclear Submarine Captain despite later claims of being so.[6]
In addition, Brett Shavers also accused his son of lying about being raised on a farm, a lack of genuine connection to the legislative district where he was running for office, and his son's claim of having been a practicing lawyer despite not having passed the bar exam needed to become one.[5] Lending credibility to the allegations, a local newspaper, the Everett Herald, rescinded a previous endorsement given to Shavers for his political campaign.[7]
Legislative Achievements
HB 1985 - Increasing Retirement Benefits: Increases retirement benefits for teachers and public employees under TRS Plan 1 and PERS Plan 1.[8] HB 2308 - Affordable Housing Tax Incentives: Provides tax incentives for converting underutilized commercial properties into affordable housing.[9] HB 2326 - Health Care Curriculum Development: Develops healthcare curriculums in high schools.[10] HB 1658 - Financial Education and Work Experience Credit: Promotes financial literacy and allows students to earn academic credit for paid work experience.[11]
Military Career
Shavers served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, with deployments in the Middle East at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet and Southeast Asia at Destroyer Squadron 7.[12]
Early Life and Education
Clyde Shavers graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with Honors in 2013. He graduated from Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) in South Carolina and Defense Information School (DINFOS) in Maryland during his navy career. He attended Yale Law School using the GI Bill while serving in the U.S. Navy Reserves and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2022.[13]
Community Involvement
Shavers lives on Whidbey Island and practices law at Lyda Law Firm. He serves on the board of Skagit Friendship House, supporting Mount Vernon's homeless and working poor. He previously served on the boards of South Whidbey's Goosefoot, working on affordable housing, and the Whidbey Veteran Resources Center, serving veterans and military families.[14]
References
- ^ "Clyde Shavers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Washington State House of Representatives - Representatives". Washington State House of Representatives. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Legislative Updates from Rep. Clyde Shavers". Washington State House of Representatives. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Democrat who flipped state House seat by 211 votes draws GOP challenger". Washington State Standard. January 22, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "BOMBSHELL: Clyde Shavers, a campaign built upon lies". Lynnwood Times. November 1, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Naval records confirm Clyde Shavers lied about military experience". Lynnwood Times. November 2, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Editorial: Herald now endorses Gilday for 10th District House seat". Everett Herald. November 1, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Legislative Achievements". Washington Votes. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Affordable Housing Initiatives". Washington Votes. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Health Care Curriculum Bill". Washington Votes. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Financial Literacy Bill". Washington Votes. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Navy Deployment Details". Navy Times. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Yale Law School Graduation". Yale Law School. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Community Involvement". Lyda Law Firm. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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