Name: David Hux

Age: 57

Website: https://www.davidhuxforpoquosonmayor.com/

Biography:

Family:

• Wife of 36 years – Teresa Evans Hux (PHS class of 1985, retired high school teacher)
• Daughters – Stephanie Hux (PHS class of 2014) and Melanie Hux (PHS class of 2016)
• Parents – the late David and Barbara Hux
• Father and Mother In-law – the late Olen and Emily Evans

Education:

• Poquoson High School, Class of 1985 (also attended Poquoson Elementary and Middle Schools)
• Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, Class of 1989
• Merchant Marine Master’s License with Towing Endorsement from United States Coast Guard – 1991
• Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus Endorsement from VDOT- 2022

Employment:

• Poquoson City Public Schools Bus Driver, 2022 – 2023
• Newport News Shipbuilding, 1985 – 2022 (retired)
• Sea-Tow Lower Chesapeake Bay (Part-time) 1992 and 1993

Belief System:

I was raised in a Christian home and embody traditional, conservative American values. I believe that our United States Constitution was developed with Divine Providence and support its original intent. I believe in the rule of law provided by our Constitutional Republic. By nature, I am a collaborator and consensus builder who emphasizes close, personal working relationships. Many of my relationships are several years and even decades old.

Church Affiliation:

Life-long Baptist. Married at Emmaus Baptist Church in Poquoson in 1988 and served as usher for 18 years. Currently attend Bethel Baptist Church.

Political Party Affiliation:

At the local government level in Poquoson, all council seats are officially “independent” and have no political party affiliation. If I was able to declare, I would be a conservative Republican.

Public Office:

• Poquoson City Council, Western Precinct, January 2017 – present
• Eastern Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority, 2019 – present (Secretary, 2022 – present)
• Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, 2017 – 2019
• Poquoson City School Board, 2011 – 2016, (Vice-Chairman, 2016)
• Poquoson School Safety Committee, 2018 (Chairman): established School Resource Officer Program
• Poquoson City School Board Liaison to Poquoson Education Foundation
• New Horizons Regional Education Center Board of Trustees, 2012 – 2016, (Vice-Chairman, 2016)

Community Service:

• Completed Basic Training for the Poquoson Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Past President of Poquoson Youth Football and Cheerleading Association
• Past Member of Board of Directors of Peninsula Youth Football Association
• Past Member of Poquoson High School Islander Marching Band Boosters
• Coached Youth Football and T-ball in Poquoson
• Charter Member of Poquoson History Museum

Fraternal Organization:

• Second Generation Freemason, member of the Masonic Fraternity, since 1989

Club Membership:

• Former Member of Lafayette Gun Club
• Long-time Member of the National Rifle Association

Why are you running for this office?

We are blessed to live in such a wonderful community as Poquoson that became the way it is by the grace of God and the work and sacrifice of countless Poquoson citizens and public servants to whom I owe a debt of gratitude. I feel an overwhelming sense of duty to do my best for others as others have done for me and to contribute to a prosperous future for our city.

What is your view on growth management in your community?

Maintain our city’s indefinite viability and sustainability through thoughtful, well-planned and managed growth and development to provide for investments in our school system, public safety and well-being, and city services to maintain a safe, pleasant, independent small-town community atmosphere. Our Comprehensive Development Plan provides guidance for growth and development and is based on input from a citizen’s survey.

What is your view on taking money from individuals who will likely have business before the municipality?

During my first two election campaigns in 2016 and 2020, I did not solicit or accept monetary donations. Likewise, during the 2024 election campaign, I will not solicit or accept monetary donations. I do not want any perception that I am beholden to anyone for money.

How will you still value constituents with whom you disagree with?

I appreciate and respect that each person is entitled to their own opinion and beliefs. I view disagreements and differences of opinion as learning opportunities and welcome advice and guidance from anyone willing to share theirs with me. Because I am a collaborator and consensus builder, it is not unusual for me to adjust my perspective after discussions with others.