Jeff Hales (House District 86)

Jeff Hales is a Democratic Representative for Missouri House District 86. Born in Clayton, Missouri, he identifies as LGBTQ+ and has a strong background in public service, emphasizing government transparency, economic development, and community accountability. Prior to his state role, he served as Council Member for the 1st Ward of University City since 2018, where he advanced live-streaming of council meetings, collaborated on projects attracting nearly $400 million in investments , and pressed the Metropolitan Sewer District to remove over 500 tons of debris from stormwater infrastructure following flooding.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records. His political experience includes serving on University City's Traffic Commission, volunteering as an American Legion Baseball coach for a decade after a career-ending injury, and election to University City Council in 2018. He currently holds the position of Missouri State Representative for District 86, focusing on transparency and economic growth.