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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Cyrus "Cy" Dashtaki |
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Jefferson City, Missouri , United States |
| Email | None |
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| Contributor | RBH |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | Native of Cole County
A fourth generation Missourian, Cyrus Dashtaki lives and works in the 113th Legislative District in Jefferson City. Born and raised in Jefferson City, Cyrus attended St. Peter’s Grade School and is a 1997 graduate of Helias High School. Following high school, he attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City. While studying business at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Cyrus was deeply involved in student activities and in our community. To help pay for his tuition, he worked as a substitute teacher in the Jefferson City Public School District. Cyrus graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2002.
Following college, Cyrus attended law school at Washington University in St. Louis. Working two jobs helped Cyrus pay for his way through law school. In between classes, Cyrus worked as a legal intern for the City of St. Louis prosecuting cases in its criminal division. On nights and weekends, he worked at a local hardware store helping customers plan and solve their home improvement projects.
State Prosecutor Fighting for You
After receiving his law degree from Washington University in 2005, Cyrus bypassed higher paying legal jobs and began his career as a state prosecutor with then Attorney General Jay Nixon. Cyrus served as an assistant attorney general prosecuting consumer crimes and protecting the rights of the citizens of Missouri.
A state prosecutor since 2005, Cyrus prosecuted cases to protect Missouri families from deceptive and unfair trade practices, enforced Missouri's civil rights laws, fought for the rights of Missouri workers, and ensured accessibility for all persons in places of public accommodation throughout Missouri. In this capacity, he served on the Health Care Fraud Task Force and Financial Fraud Task Force, and was responsible for implementing Missouri’s Unauthorized Alien Worker Act, which prosecutes employers for knowingly hiring undocumented workers.
In March of 2009, Attorney General Chris Koster asked Cyrus to develop and implement the new Civil, Disability and Workers Rights Division in the Attorney General’s Office. After serving the citizens of Missouri as an assistant attorney general, Cyrus now practices law in Jefferson City.
Giving Back to Our Community
In addition to his legal work, Cyrus is active in the community, and is a member of numerous civic organizations, including: East Side Business Association; Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce; Jefferson City Young Professionals; Jefferson City Knights of Columbus #1054; and the Jefferson City NAACP. Cyrus also serves as a youth mentor for the Missouri Valley Big Brothers, Big Sisters and a Board Member for the Bob Emig Youth Sports Foundation, a not-for-profit that promotes the development of youth through participation in organized sports.
Ready to Lead
Cyrus is ready to lead the fight to restore and return the voice of the Common Citizen to the legislature. He firmly believes in putting people first and his background as a state worker, as well as his community involvement, have made him aware of the issues facing the citizens of our community. Cyrus will be a fierce advocate for the 113th House District and is an outstanding voice for people of all ages and backgrounds. He has the energy and determination to make sure his constituents' needs are both heard and met. Cyrus is committed to putting the interests of hardworking families, state workers and retirees, small-farm operators, small business owners, teachers, veterans, and folks that believe in common sense and moderate solutions over the special interests that have a stranglehold on our legislature.
An Independent Advocate for Practical Solutions
Cyrus will use his ability to reach across the aisle and non-partisan approach to find practical solutions to the real issues facing our state and hardworking Missouri families. Cyrus is prepared to lead the fight for 21st century job creation and sustainable economic development that increases the quality of life and the future of our community and state.
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