Austin Davis (politician)

Austin Davis is a Democratic State Representative representing the 35th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Elected in 2018[1] with over 73% of the vote,[2] Davis defeated Republican candidate Fawn Walker-Montgomery and became the first African American to serve as State Representative for the 35th District.


Austin Davis
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 35th district
Assumed office
February 5, 2018
Preceded byMarc Gergely
Personal details
Born (1989-10-04) October 4, 1989
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Blayre Holmes
​
(m. 2017)​
ResidenceMcKeesport, Pennsylvania
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh
Websitedavisforpa.com

At an early age, Austin knew that he wanted to dedicate his life and career to public service.  While in high school, he founded and served as Chairman[3] of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council under then McKeesport Mayor, James Brewster. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a degree in Political Science. While in college, Austin was hired as a Legislative Intern by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.  At the age of 21, the Tribune Review called him “a veteran at the politics of helping others.”[4]

Davis previously served as executive assistant to Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. In 2014 Davis became the youngest and the first black vice chair at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee.[5][6]

Policy Focus Areas

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Philanthropy

Davis has served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh,[21] The Consortium for Public Education, Communities in Schools of Pittsburgh,[22] Auberle, Adonai Center for Black Males, Small Seeds Development, and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School.[6]

Personal life

Davis met his wife, Blayre Holmes, at the August Wilson Center in 2012.  The two were married September 1, 2017.  They live in his lifelong hometown of McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

References
  1. "Democrat Davis wins Pa. House's 35th District to fill Gergely's seat". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  2. "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  3. "East Young Achiever: Austin Davis | TribLIVE.com". archive.triblive.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  4. "BLACK HISTORY MONTH: At 21, Davis is a veteran at the politics of helping others | TribLIVE.com". archive.triblive.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  5. "Democrat wins special election for state House seat in Western Pa". York Daily Record. USA Today Network. January 23, 2018.
  6. "Davis becomes 1st African-American to be named vice chair of Allegheny County Democratic Committee | TribLIVE.com". archive.triblive.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  7. Davis, Rep Austin (2019-01-30). "Pennsylvania in dire need of a minimum wage increase". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  8. Davis, Rep Austin (2018-08-31). "Labor Day: More than just a 'day off'". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  9. Davis, Rep Austin (2019-07-30). "Davis to participate in bipartisan group tasked with finding alternative to school property taxes". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  10. Davis, Rep Austin (2019-07-15). "Davis: More than $200,000 awarded in fresh food grants to five school districts in 35th Legislative District". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  11. Davis, Rep Austin (2018-11-01). "$150,000 awarded to local schools for safety". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  12. Davis, Rep Austin (2018-10-18). "Davis: Clairton City School District awarded career readiness grant". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  13. "Pa. legislation proposed to boost air pollution fines". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  14. Davis, Rep Austin (2019-08-12). "Davis introduces air pollution legislation calling for larger fines, alert system". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  15. Davis, Rep Austin (2019-05-02). "Davis: Substantial investment in Mon Valley Works site will reduce emissions and provide continued work for decades to come". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  16. "Health Details". Pennsylvania Pressroom. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  17. "REVIEW: Nearly $150,000 awarded to McKeesport to combat gun violence; Carnegie Library of Homestead awarded $500,000 grant; September is National Preparedness Month". enews.pahouse.net. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  18. Davis, Rep Austin (2019-03-28). "Davis appointed to Port Authority of Allegheny County's board of directors". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  19. Davis, Rep Austin (2019-03-26). "Davis: $200,000 state grant awarded to White Oak for safety improvements for pedestrians, drivers". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  20. "Austin's Vision | Austin Davis for State Representative | Pennsylvania". mysite. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  21. "Meet Pittsburgh YMCA Leadership and Staff". www.pittsburghymca.org. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  22. "Board - Communities in Schools of Pittsburgh - Allegheny County". cispac.org. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
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