District 9 State Representative candidate Will Wade Q&A

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Will Wade

What is the single most important reason voters should vote for you?

We are facing one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. The economic devastation of the coronavirus pandemic is going to have a lasting impact on our community. On top of that, Democrats are expected to make a major push to take back the State House this November. I am the only candidate who has experience helping businesses in our community rebuild and expand after the 2008 recession. I am the only candidate with a proven conservative record. I believe I am best equipped to make sure North Georgia is not left behind in the years to come and that we have the resources we need to recover from this pandemic shutdown.

Liberal educators are putting their own interpretation on American History and students in high school and on college campuses are trying to silence conservative voices with threats and intimidation. As State Rep, what can you do to change that?

I’ve been a strong conservative voice in this community my entire adult life and I am proud of the part I played in making Dawson County schools some of the best in the state. We cannot allow liberal Democrats to decide what history our students learn and we should not allow state universities to silence conservative voices on our campuses. I will look into introducing legislation to prevent Democrats from deciding what our kids are taught and make sure we protect local control of our curriculum. While Democrats fight to defund our police, I will fight to defund liberal state universities if they try to silence our conservative students.

Students in rural areas that are not served by broadband are at a serious disadvantage in receiving a quality education. What will you do to resolve that issue?

The state has already begun incentivizing private companies to expand broadband access into our rural communities. I will continue to push for these kinds of efforts so that our students are not left at a disadvantage as compared to students in Atlanta. Rural broadband is a top priority for me.

On Public safety, what will you do to stop this rising tide of anti-police sentiment in Georgia and across the nation?

I do not support defunding our police in any way, shape, or form. Any city or municipality that defunds their police departments should face serious sanctions at the state level. Defunding police risks the safety of everyone in our state.

What will you do as state representative to ensure that liberal mayors like the one in Atlanta enforce the laws against rioting and to keep them from handcuffing police instead of rioters?

While Atlanta lets rioters and Antifa thugs run loose on their streets damaging businesses and hurting innocent people, they will be the first to ask the state for extra funding to help repair the damage. If they are not willing to enforce our laws and prosecute those doing the damage they should be unable to receive any kind of support from the state. Governor Kemp made the right call by sending in the Georgia National Guard to stop the lawlessness in Atlanta. Now Atlanta should have to pay the bill.

What are 1 or 2 most important issues you will work on if you’re elected and what solutions can you offer?

We need to look into creative ways to help businesses get back on their feet. That doesn’t mean corporate bailouts. It means tax credits and support for the small businesses that make up the backbone of our economy outside of Atlanta. We need to make it easier than ever to hire more employees and expand businesses here in Georgia. As a banker, I know the hurdles these businesses have to jump through and I will work to tear those hurdles down.

Public safety will be my second main priority during my first term in office. We cannot allow the Defund Police movement to take hold in our state. It will cost lives.

What endorsements have you received?

I’m proud to have the endorsement of dozens of local leaders in Dawson, Lumpkin, and North Forsyth.

I have also been endorsed by the leading business groups in the state including the NFIB that supports our small businesses. I am also endorsed by the conservative group Family Policy Alliance. I am certified Pro-Life by Georgia Life Alliance and have the highest rating from the NRA.

Have you received any support from your former opponents in this race?

I’ve spoken to a few and I believe a few of them are quietly behind me. Even more importantly and what encourages me the most is that I have had dozens of calls, texts and conversations with supporters of my former opponents and I fully welcome them in supporting my campaign. I am also extremely proud that my campaign has widespread support from the grassroots community across this district.

What is your position on term limits and will you commit to serving no more than 8 years in office?

I am not a career politician and don’t plan to become one! I support term limits and will work to finally pass them if elected.

 

 

District 9 State Representative candidate Steve Leibel Q&A

News, Politics

Steve Leibel

What is the single most important reason voters should vote for you?

I understand and appreciate the Constitution and can make laws and support laws that won’t be altered by judges. I am not bought. I will listen to, and work for the voters, and no one else.

 Liberal educators are putting their own interpretation on American History and students in high school and on college campuses are trying to silence conservative voices with threats and intimidation. As State Rep, will you introduce legislation to change that?

School Districts have a responsibility to educate children truthfully. No one should be able to bully anyone to pursue their political agendas. I do not believe you can Constitutionally legislate speech – I do believe that the Attorney General should protect conservative voices by bringing action to assure balance.

 Students in rural areas that are not served by broadband are at a serious disadvantage in receiving a quality education. What will you do to resolve that issue.

I would look to partner with private enterprise like Google to bring new technology to Our District.

On Public safety, what will you do to stop this rising tide of anti-police sentiment in Georgia and across the nation?

As a police officer I know how important it is to have the good will of people. Police need funds to do more interaction with people in their local communities. Police sponsored events that involve various groups can build good will which personalize police.

What will you do as state rep to ensure that liberal mayors like the one in Atlanta enforce the laws against rioting and to keep them from handcuffing police instead of rioters.

The Governor did the right thing by calling in the National Guard. Legislation should be enacted to make certain DAs don’t use their office to unfairly prosecute police while the GBI is still investigating the incident

What are 1 or 2 major issues you will work on if you’re elected and what solutions can you offer?

I would introduce legislation to amend the Georgia Constitution to enact 8-year term limits, and also to require property taxes from Universities when they operate in smaller localities.

What endorsements have you received?

Amos Amerson, Chip Pearson, Billy Carlisle, James Grogan, council members Johnny Ariemma, Ron Larson, and Mark French, Commission members Tim Satterfield and Dennis Brown.

Have you received any support from your former opponents?

Doug Sherrill and Tyler Tolin

You have made a commitment to support a constitutional amendment on term limits but what if such an amendment does not pass. Will you still commit to serving no more than 8 years? 

Yes

 

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Kemp, Carden deploy soldiers to fight COVID-19 in long-term care facilities

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long-term care

Atlanta, GA – Over the next few weeks, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia National Guard Adjutant General Tom Carden will activate and deploy over 100 Guardsmen to any long-term care facility – assisted living facility or nursing home – with COVID-19 cases. The Governor and Adjutant General will send troops to specific locations to implement infection control protocols and enhanced sanitation methods to mitigate COVID-19 exposure among vulnerable residents.

“Georgia’s top priority is increasing healthcare capacity to protect vulnerable Georgians, especially those residing in long-term care facilities,” said Governor Kemp. “If we can keep these populations as healthy as possible, we will be able to conserve precious medical supplies and hospital bed space in the coming days and weeks.”

“The Georgia National Guard stands ready to assist any long-term care facility in this time of need through staff training and implementation of infectious disease control measures,” said Adjutant General Tom Carden. “Our training has prepared us to fight this virus, and we are eager to lend a hand in this battle.”

Twenty soldiers are headed to Pelham, Georgia today to Pelham Parkway Nursing Home to audit existing sanitation methods, train staff on utilizing more aggressive infectious disease control measures, and thoroughly clean the facility. This facility has reported five confirmed cases of COVID-19. For future missions, only four or five soldiers will deploy to a specific facility. However, for Pelham Parkway Nursing Home, twenty soldiers are going for training purposes.

This assignment is the first of several missions based on close cooperation with the Georgia National Guard, Department of Public Health, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia Health Care Association, and Georgia Center for Assisted Living.

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