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{{Short description|American politician}}
{{Short description|American politician}}{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Yusuf Hakeem

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| district = [[Tennessee House of Representatives 28th district|28th]]
{{Multiple issues|
| predecessor = [[Joanne Favors]]
{{Like resume|date=December 2019}}
| state_house = Tennessee
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| termstart = January 8, 2019
| office1 = Member of the [[Chattanooga]] City Council from the 9th district
| termstart1 = 1990
| termend1 = 2006
| termstart2 = 2013
| termend2 = 2017
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1948|12|5}}
| birth_place = [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]]
| birth_name = Yusuf Hakeem
| party = [[Tennessee Democratic Party|Democratic]]
}}
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'''Yusuf Hakeem''' is a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Tennessee House of Representatives]] and a former member of the State of [[Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole]].


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'''Yusuf Hakeem''' is an American politician. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], he serves in the [[Tennessee House of Representatives]] and is a former member of the [[Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole]].
== Background and education ==

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Hakeem was born December 5, 1948, and graduated from [[Howard School of Academics and Technology|Howard High School]] in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]] in 1966. He is a graduate of [[Chattanooga State Community College]], where he majored in electronics, and he attended [[University of Tennessee at Chattanooga]] where he majored in Economics. He is married to his wife Baseemah, and they have four children. He is a member and deacon of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Chattanooga.<ref name=":0"/> He served on the [[Hamilton County, Tennessee|Hamilton County]] School Board from 1981 to 1990. He is a retiree from [[General Electric|General Electric Corporation]], and served as a member of the State of Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole for seven years, from 2006 to 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/160425/yusuf-hakeem#.XTP5XuhKg2w|title=Yusuf Hakeem Biography|last=|first=|date=|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
== Early life ==
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Hakeem was born December 5, 1948. He graduated from [[Howard School of Academics and Technology|Howard High School]] in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]] in 1966. He then graduated from [[Chattanooga State Community College]], where he majored in electronics, and attended [[University of Tennessee at Chattanooga]] where he majored in economics. He married Baseemah, and they have four children. He is a member and deacon of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Chattanooga.<ref name=":0"/>


== Local politics ==
== Career ==
Hakeem served on the Chattanooga City Council for District 9 from 1990 to 2006, and again from 2013 to 2017. During this time, he founded the Chattanooga Youth Council, now called the Mayor's Youth Council. Sixteen area schools participate in this outreach program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://connect.chattanooga.gov/myc/|title=Mayor's Youth Council – Connect with Chattanooga|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
He served on the [[Hamilton County, Tennessee|Hamilton County]] School Board from 1981 to 1990. He is a retiree from [[General Electric|General Electric Corporation]] and served as a member of the State of Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole from 2006 to 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/160425/yusuf-hakeem#.XTP5XuhKg2w|title=Yusuf Hakeem Biography|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>


Hakeem served on the Chattanooga City Council for District 9 from 1990 to 2006, and again from 2013 to 2017 where he founded the Chattanooga Youth Council, now called the Mayor's Youth Council. Sixteen area schools participate in this outreach program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://connect.chattanooga.gov/myc/|title=Mayor's Youth Council – Connect with Chattanooga|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
His community involvement includes him as:


=== Community involvement ===
* Chairman, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 2016 – current <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bessiesmithcc.org/about/board-of-directors/|title=Board of Directors {{!}} Bessie Smith Cultural Center|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
* Chattanooga [[NAACP]] Life Member and Board Member <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h28.html|title=Representatives - TN General Assembly|website=www.capitol.tn.gov|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
* Chairman, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 2016–<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bessiesmithcc.org/about/board-of-directors/|title=Board of Directors {{!}} Bessie Smith Cultural Center|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
* Chattanooga [[NAACP]] Life Member and Board Member<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h28.html|title=Representatives - TN General Assembly|website=www.capitol.tn.gov|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
* Board Member, Chattanooga/Hamilton County Railroad Authority<ref name=":0" />
* Board Member, Chattanooga/Hamilton County Railroad Authority<ref name=":0" />
* Chairman, Chattanooga-Hamilton County North Georgia Transportation Planning Organization<ref name=":0" />
* Chairman, Chattanooga-Hamilton County North Georgia Transportation Planning Organization<ref name=":0" />
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* Former Board member of the Fortwood Center<ref name=":0" />
* Former Board member of the Fortwood Center<ref name=":0" />


=== Politics ===
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== Tennessee House of Representatives ==
In 2018, his candidacy was announced for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 28. He was endorsed by the retiring state representative [[JoAnne Favors]], who said, "Yusuf Hakeem is the right person for the job... He has years of experience in public service, and would not face a learning curve as a first time elected official. He is prepared for the work now" in a public release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/mar/12/favors-endorses/465722/|title=Retiring state Rep. JoAnne Favors endorses Yusuf Hakeem in District 28|date=2018-03-12|website=timesfreepress.com|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> He won the contested Democratic primary on August 2, 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/aug/02/yusuf-hakeem-takes-early-lead/476278/|title=Yusuf Hakeem wins contested state House primary|date=2018-08-02|website=timesfreepress.com|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> and later was elected to the office on November 6, 2018, defeating Lemon Williams, Jr.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Yusuf_Hakeem|title=Yusuf Hakeem|website=Ballotpedia|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
In 2018, he ran for the [[Tennessee House of Representatives]] District 28. He was endorsed by the retiring representative [[JoAnne Favors]], who said, "Yusuf Hakeem is the right person for the job... He has years of experience in public service, and would not face a learning curve as a first time elected official. He is prepared for the work now" in a public release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/mar/12/favors-endorses/465722/|title=Retiring state Rep. JoAnne Favors endorses Yusuf Hakeem in District 28|date=2018-03-12|website=timesfreepress.com|access-date=2019-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312211947/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/mar/12/favors-endorses/465722/|archive-date=2018-03-12|url-status=live}}</ref> He won the contested Democratic primary on August 2, 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/aug/02/yusuf-hakeem-takes-early-lead/476278/|title=Yusuf Hakeem wins contested state House primary|date=2018-08-02|website=timesfreepress.com|access-date=2019-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721070318/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/aug/02/yusuf-hakeem-takes-early-lead/476278/|archive-date=2019-07-21|url-status=live}}</ref> and won the office on November 6, 2018, defeating Lemon Williams, Jr.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Yusuf_Hakeem|title=Yusuf Hakeem|website=Ballotpedia|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>


=== Positions ===
== Positions ==


==== Gun Rights ====
=== Gun Rights ===
In 2017, the [[National Rifle Association]] rated Hakeem 13% on his position on gun control and gun rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/interest-group/1034/rating/10252#.XTQEJ-hKg2w|title=National Rifle Association|last=|first=|date=|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> In 2019, he voted "no" on HB 1264/SB 0705, which created an "enhanced" conceal carry permit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2019/may/28/lawmakers-firearms-instructors-gun-law/495510/|title=Lawmakers and Chattanooga area firearms instructors voice opinions on new Tennessee gun permit law|date=2019-05-28|website=timesfreepress.com|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
In 2017, the [[NRA Political Victory Fund]] rated Hakeem 13% on his position on gun control and gun rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/interest-group/1034/rating/10252#.XTQEJ-hKg2w|title=National Rifle Association|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> In 2019, he voted "no" on HB 1264/SB 0705, which created an "enhanced" conceal carry permit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2019/may/28/lawmakers-firearms-instructors-gun-law/495510/|title=Lawmakers and Chattanooga area firearms instructors voice opinions on new Tennessee gun permit law|date=2019-05-28|website=timesfreepress.com|access-date=2019-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721070318/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2019/may/28/lawmakers-firearms-instructors-gun-law/495510|archive-date=2019-07-21|url-status=live}}</ref>


==== Healthcare ====
=== Healthcare ===
In his issue position, Hakeem is for expanding public healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, and increasing funding for primary care and community health centers. He is also for women's health funding, specifically preventative care and contraception.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1283307/issue-position-healthcare#.XTQFWehKg2w|title=Yusuf Hakeem - Healthcare|last=|first=|date=|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yusufhakeem.com/healthcare|title=Healthcare Position|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> He voted "nay" on HB 77, which would prevent an abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detectable.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://static.votesmart.org/enwiki/static/billtext/66502.pdf|title=Tennessee HB 77 Full Text|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26149/66502/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-77-prohibits-abortion-after-a-fetal-heartbeat-is-detected#66502|title=How Your Politicians Voted - HB 77|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> He voted "nay" on HB 1280, to amend state Medicaid funding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26283/66863/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-1280-amends-state-medicaid-funding#66863|title=How Your Politicians Voted - HB 1280|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name="wapp.capitol.tn.gov">{{Cite web|url=http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1280|title=Tennessee General Assembly Legislation|website=wapp.capitol.tn.gov|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
Hakeem supports expanding public healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, and increasing funding for primary care and community health centers. He is for increased women's health funding, specifically preventative care and contraception.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1283307/issue-position-healthcare#.XTQFWehKg2w|title=Yusuf Hakeem - Healthcare|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yusufhakeem.com/healthcare|title=Healthcare Position|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> He voted "nay" on HB 77, which would prohibit abortions after a [[Heart development|fetal heartbeat]] is detectable.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://static.votesmart.org/enwiki/static/billtext/66502.pdf|title=Tennessee HB 77 Full Text|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26149/66502/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-77-prohibits-abortion-after-a-fetal-heartbeat-is-detected#66502|title=How Your Politicians Voted - HB 77|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> He voted "nay" on HB 1280, to amend state Medicaid funding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26283/66863/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-1280-amends-state-medicaid-funding#66863|title=How Your Politicians Voted - HB 1280|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name="wapp.capitol.tn.gov">{{Cite web|url=http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1280|title=Tennessee General Assembly Legislation|website=wapp.capitol.tn.gov|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>


==== Education ====
=== Education ===
Yusuf Hakeem is for the full and complete funding of the Basic Education Program. He was quoted saying, "It’s something I’ve been interested in for many years, and hopefully, our county can take advantage and have some assistance out of that. Because I think it is something that’s been overdue."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wdef.com/2019/01/25/mayor-coppinger-talks-local-issues-lawmakers/|title=Mayor Coppinger talks local issues with lawmakers|last=Parker|first=Collins|date=2019-01-25|website=WDEF|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> He also has said that he wants to fix Tennessee's "broken testing system," in turn giving more control to teachers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1283302/issue-positioneducation#.XTQG7OhKg2w|title=Education Position|last=|first=|date=|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>
Hakeem supports full funding of the Basic Education Program. He stated, "It’s something I’ve been interested in for many years, and hopefully, our county can take advantage and have some assistance out of that. Because I think it is something that’s been overdue."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wdef.com/2019/01/25/mayor-coppinger-talks-local-issues-lawmakers/|title=Mayor Coppinger talks local issues with lawmakers|last=Parker|first=Collins|date=2019-01-25|website=WDEF|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> He said that he wants to fix Tennessee's "broken testing system," giving more control to teachers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1283302/issue-positioneducation#.XTQG7OhKg2w|title=Education Position|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref>


==== Criminal Justice Reform ====
=== Criminal Justice Reform ===
Hakeem is for reducing recidivism, abolition of mass incarceration, and "alternatives to incarceration, crisis intervention, and officer safety and wellness."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1283296/issue-position-criminal-justice-reform#.XTQKrehKg2w|title=Criminal Justice Position|last=|first=|date=|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yusufhakeem.com/criminal-justice-reform|title=Yusuf Hakeem - Criminal Justice Reform|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
Hakeem is for reducing recidivism, abolition of mass incarceration, and "alternatives to incarceration, crisis intervention, and officer safety and wellness."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1283296/issue-position-criminal-justice-reform#.XTQKrehKg2w|title=Criminal Justice Position|website=Vote Smart|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yusufhakeem.com/criminal-justice-reform|title=Yusuf Hakeem - Criminal Justice Reform|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


==== Affordability and Poverty Alleviation ====
=== Affordability and Poverty Alleviation ===
In his position, Hakeem's site states states, "Nearly 40 percent of the District 28 will experience a year of poverty at some point during their lives. Communities of color face disproportionate economic challenges and barriers to opportunity. Hakeem will fight for a state and local economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top-ensuring that those who work hard do not have to live in or raise their kids in poverty."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yusufhakeem.com/affordability|title=Yusuf Hakeem - Affordability|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
Hakeem's website states, "Nearly 40 percent of the District 28 will experience a year of poverty at some point during their lives. Communities of color face disproportionate economic challenges and barriers to opportunity. Hakeem will fight for a state and local economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top-ensuring that those who work hard do not have to live in or raise their kids in poverty."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yusufhakeem.com/affordability|title=Yusuf Hakeem - Affordability|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


==== Families ====
=== Families ===
Hakeem voted "nay" on HB 836, which would allow religious discrimination towards potential adoptive parents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0836|title=Tennessee General Assembly Legislation|website=wapp.capitol.tn.gov|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26262/66800/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-836-authorizes-adoption-agencies-to-deny-potential-parents-based-on-religious-exemption#66800|title=How Your Politicians Voted HB 836|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> He voted "nay" on HB 1151, to expand the offence of public indecency to public bathrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, or showers for multi occupancy single sex use.<ref name="wapp.capitol.tn.gov"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26291/66881/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-1151-prohibits-indecent-exposure-to-include-restrooms-locker-rooms-dressing-rooms-and-showers#66881|title=How Your Politicians Voted - HB 1151|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
Hakeem voted "nay" on HB 836.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0836|title=Tennessee General Assembly Legislation|website=wapp.capitol.tn.gov|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26262/66800/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-836-authorizes-adoption-agencies-to-deny-potential-parents-based-on-religious-exemption#66800|title=How Your Politicians Voted HB 836|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> He voted "nay" on HB 1151, to expand the offence of public indecency to public bathrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, or showers for multi occupancy single sex use.<ref name="wapp.capitol.tn.gov"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/bill/26291/66881/160425/yusuf-hakeem-voted-nay-passage-hb-1151-prohibits-indecent-exposure-to-include-restrooms-locker-rooms-dressing-rooms-and-showers#66881|title=How Your Politicians Voted - HB 1151|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 04:54, 3 December 2024

Yusuf Hakeem
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 28th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byJoanne Favors
Member of the Chattanooga City Council from the 9th district
In office
1990–2006
In office
2013–2017
Personal details
Born
Yusuf Hakeem

(1948-12-05) December 5, 1948 (age 76)
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Political partyDemocratic

Yusuf Hakeem is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he serves in the Tennessee House of Representatives and is a former member of the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole.

Early life

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Hakeem was born December 5, 1948. He graduated from Howard High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1966. He then graduated from Chattanooga State Community College, where he majored in electronics, and attended University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he majored in economics. He married Baseemah, and they have four children. He is a member and deacon of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Chattanooga.[1]

Career

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He served on the Hamilton County School Board from 1981 to 1990. He is a retiree from General Electric Corporation and served as a member of the State of Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole from 2006 to 2013.[2]

Hakeem served on the Chattanooga City Council for District 9 from 1990 to 2006, and again from 2013 to 2017 where he founded the Chattanooga Youth Council, now called the Mayor's Youth Council. Sixteen area schools participate in this outreach program.[3]

Community involvement

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  • Chairman, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 2016–[4]
  • Chattanooga NAACP Life Member and Board Member[1]
  • Board Member, Chattanooga/Hamilton County Railroad Authority[1]
  • Chairman, Chattanooga-Hamilton County North Georgia Transportation Planning Organization[1]
  • Former Board member of the Challenger Space Center Chattanooga (NASA)[1]
  • Former Board member of the Chattanooga Community Impact Fund[1]
  • Former Board member of the Fortwood Center[1]

Politics

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In 2018, he ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 28. He was endorsed by the retiring representative JoAnne Favors, who said, "Yusuf Hakeem is the right person for the job... He has years of experience in public service, and would not face a learning curve as a first time elected official. He is prepared for the work now" in a public release.[5] He won the contested Democratic primary on August 2, 2018,[6] and won the office on November 6, 2018, defeating Lemon Williams, Jr.[7]

Positions

[edit]

Gun Rights

[edit]

In 2017, the NRA Political Victory Fund rated Hakeem 13% on his position on gun control and gun rights.[8] In 2019, he voted "no" on HB 1264/SB 0705, which created an "enhanced" conceal carry permit.[9]

Healthcare

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Hakeem supports expanding public healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, and increasing funding for primary care and community health centers. He is for increased women's health funding, specifically preventative care and contraception.[10][11] He voted "nay" on HB 77, which would prohibit abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detectable.[12][13] He voted "nay" on HB 1280, to amend state Medicaid funding.[14][15]

Education

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Hakeem supports full funding of the Basic Education Program. He stated, "It’s something I’ve been interested in for many years, and hopefully, our county can take advantage and have some assistance out of that. Because I think it is something that’s been overdue."[16] He said that he wants to fix Tennessee's "broken testing system," giving more control to teachers.[17]

Criminal Justice Reform

[edit]

Hakeem is for reducing recidivism, abolition of mass incarceration, and "alternatives to incarceration, crisis intervention, and officer safety and wellness."[18][19]

Affordability and Poverty Alleviation

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Hakeem's website states, "Nearly 40 percent of the District 28 will experience a year of poverty at some point during their lives. Communities of color face disproportionate economic challenges and barriers to opportunity. Hakeem will fight for a state and local economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top-ensuring that those who work hard do not have to live in or raise their kids in poverty."[20]

Families

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Hakeem voted "nay" on HB 836.[21][22] He voted "nay" on HB 1151, to expand the offence of public indecency to public bathrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, or showers for multi occupancy single sex use.[15][23]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  2. ^ "Yusuf Hakeem Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  3. ^ "Mayor's Youth Council – Connect with Chattanooga". Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  4. ^ "Board of Directors | Bessie Smith Cultural Center". Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  5. ^ "Retiring state Rep. JoAnne Favors endorses Yusuf Hakeem in District 28". timesfreepress.com. 2018-03-12. Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  6. ^ "Yusuf Hakeem wins contested state House primary". timesfreepress.com. 2018-08-02. Archived from the original on 2019-07-21. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  7. ^ "Yusuf Hakeem". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  8. ^ "National Rifle Association". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  9. ^ "Lawmakers and Chattanooga area firearms instructors voice opinions on new Tennessee gun permit law". timesfreepress.com. 2019-05-28. Archived from the original on 2019-07-21. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  10. ^ "Yusuf Hakeem - Healthcare". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  11. ^ "Healthcare Position".
  12. ^ "Tennessee HB 77 Full Text" (PDF).
  13. ^ "How Your Politicians Voted - HB 77".
  14. ^ "How Your Politicians Voted - HB 1280".
  15. ^ a b "Tennessee General Assembly Legislation". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  16. ^ Parker, Collins (2019-01-25). "Mayor Coppinger talks local issues with lawmakers". WDEF. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  17. ^ "Education Position". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  18. ^ "Criminal Justice Position". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  19. ^ "Yusuf Hakeem - Criminal Justice Reform".
  20. ^ "Yusuf Hakeem - Affordability".
  21. ^ "Tennessee General Assembly Legislation". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  22. ^ "How Your Politicians Voted HB 836".
  23. ^ "How Your Politicians Voted - HB 1151".
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