Commission application number 238 submitted by Richard Hatfield on 07/30/2020
First Name | Richard |
Middle Name/Initial | G. |
Last Name | Hatfield |
Suffix | Mr. |
Voter Unique Identification number | 1142321082 |
Ethnicity | White |
Gender | Male |
Age | 65+ |
Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
Major Pursued | Math & Statistics |
What is your occupation? | Retired |
Submitted Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78701 |
Verified Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78701 |
Do you have a spouse or domestic partner? | Yes |
Spouse/Domestic Partner First Name | Melody |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Middle Name/Initial | N |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Last Name | Hatfield |
Are you applying to be the student member of the commission? | No |
Have you been continuously registered to vote in the City of Austin for the last five years? | Yes |
Have you voted in 3 of the last 5 City of Austin general elections (or corresponding runoff if applicable)? | Yes |
Been appointed to a state or city office? | No |
Been elected to a state or city office? | No |
Been a candidate for a state or city office? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a political party? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of the campaign committee of a candidate for elective state, county, or city office? | No |
Been a registered state or local lobbyist? | No |
A paid employee of the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional services contract with the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to the City Council of the City of Austin or to any individual member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
A controlling person of a person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to any member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
Contribute or bundle one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more in aggregate to candidates for City of Austin elective office? | No |
Please describe your relevant analytical skills. | 1. Degree from OSU in Math and Statistics. 2. 5 years in USAF with 4 years as instructor in the T-38. 3. 8 years as ALPA chairman of scheduling committee for Delta Air Lines. 4. 2 years as ALPA Safety Committee Chairman for Delta Air Lines. 5. 15 years working with ALPA negotiating committee on 1 Billion contracts (Chairman 3 years). 6. 6 years on Austin Aviation Commission (Chair 2 yr) 7. 6 yr on Austin Planning Commission. 8. 15 years on Texas Workforce Investment Council (8 years on Executive Committee. 9. 6 years on Texas Rehabilitation Council. 10. 6 years on Texas Veteran's sub committee Education and Training (Chair 2 years). 11. 6 years on Texas Veteran's sub committee determining grants for non-profits. 12. 3 years on BOD for American Youth Works. |
Please describe your ability to be impartial. | I look at issues as ways to find solutions. It is easy for me to see several sides to an issue and I listen. I have always tried to find solutions that are more fair, just and right. I believe that I am transparent which means I am not hiding anything. Decision making for me is easy as long as I have done the homework which I try to accomplish ahead of time. |
Please describe your appreciation for the City of Austin's diverse demographics and geography. | Oh boy, Austin is a very diverse city, but the solutions must make sense and be fair, just & right. When I make a decision I must be able to justify it. I am not saying I have not made wrong decisions but I have gained knowledge from my mistakes. |
Please provide your employment history. | USAF 5 years, 4 years as instructor Pilot for Delta Air lines 33 years ( 6 years as International pilot. |
How did you hear about redistricting/Applicant Review Panel? | Newspaper, redistrictATX.org, From family or friend |
Disclaimer Agreement | Checked |
Disclaimer Signature | Richard G. Hatfield |
District | District 9 |
Does this application qualify? | Yes |