David Yates

David Yates DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 37

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David YatesDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 37
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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Louisville
BA Political Science/Government
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
JD Law
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Minority Whip
Kentucky State House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Senator
Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
2021 - Current
President
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Council, Kentucky
2016 - 2017
Former Metro Councilmember
City of Louisville, Kentucky
Owner
Law Offices of David Yates, Attorney, Public Limited Liability Company
2009 - Current
Attorney at Law
United Auto Workers Legal Services
2007 - 2009
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Kentucky
2005 - 2007
Former Law Clerk
United States District Court Judge William Bertelsman
Other Experience1 - 9 of 9
Member
Saint Lawrence Church
Current
Founder
Coat-A-Kid
Founder
Metro Council Backpack Drive
Member
Megan's Law Team
Member
Southwest Dream Team
Mentor
National Guard's Kentucky Bluegrass Challenge Academy
Volunteer Coordinator
Financial Peace University
Former Member
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky State Senate
Former Member
Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee, Kentucky State Senate
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