ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Ridley was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“I am truly honored to serve as a member on the Deputy Whip team,” said Rep. Ridley. “I am eager to support the Majority Caucus as we continue to build a state where hardworking families and businesses can grow and thrive.”
“I’m honored to have Representative Ridley serve alongside me on the House Majority Caucus Whip team,” said Whip Kelley. “Representative Ridley is one of the hardest workers in House and a tireless advocate for his district. I am confident he will be an asset to our Whip team and our state.”
Members of the Deputy Whip team are responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions.
The Deputy Whip team will include Reps.: Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville); Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock); Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton); David Clark (R-Buford); Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville); Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick); John LaHood (R-Valdosta); Karen Mathiak (R-Griffin); Marc Morris (R-Cumming); and Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs).
Representative Jason Ridley represents the citizens of District 6, which includes portions of Whitfield and Murray counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Banks & Banking Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development and on the Regulated Industries and Motor Vehicles committees.
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