Most people in Georgia and the Athens / Oconee area want the same basic things:
good schools, affordable healthcare, safe communities, lower costs, and leaders who tell the truth.
We do not need more political theater. We need representatives who listen, do the work, explain their votes, and put people ahead of party games.
I built this site so you can see the bills that came up in session, how I voted, and why I made those decisions.
You may not agree with every vote, but you never have to guess where I stand.
HB 1185 makes major changes to how shareholder disputes and corporate lawsuits are handled in Georgia by expanding the authority of the State-wide Business Court. While I support efficient courts, I was concerned this bill made it harder for shareholders and minority business owners to hold corporations accountable. That’s why I voted No.
A truly despicable bill that coerces city governments into arresting homeless people, through the threat of lawsuits, and waives sovereign immunity for cities. This bill is cruel, unnecessary, counterproductive, and puts more stress on municipal budgets. I voted No.
This was a much needed reform of how prosecutors are compensated in the state of Georgia. By shifting more of the salary costs of District Attorney offices to the state, and increasing starting salaries, this is a good step toward ensuring that quality prosecutors are available in every corner of the state. Although many of my Democratic colleagues voted against this bill, I voted in favor because it was the right thing to do for District 121.
