ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) releases the following statement on the House passage of Senate Bill 291, legislation that would create an “America First” specialty license plate in Georgia:
“I am deeply disappointed by the passage of Senate Bill 291, which would authorize the creation of an ‘America First’ specialty license plate in the state of Georgia. Let me be clear— ‘America First’ is not just a slogan. It carries a history rooted in exclusion, division and the marginalization of communities, especially Black Americans, immigrants and people of color. To place this phrase on a state-issued license plate is not merely symbolic—it is an endorsement of a narrative that has too often left many Georgians behind. At a time when we should be working toward unity, equity and justice for all, this bill sends the wrong message. I strongly urge the governor to veto Senate Bill 291. Georgia must choose a path that brings people together and affirms the dignity and belonging of every resident, regardless of race, background or political belief. We are better than this. I call on leaders across the state and fellow citizens to stand against this measure and demand better from our government.”
Representative Doreen Carter represents the citizens of District 93, which includes portions of DeKalb, Gwinnett and Rockdale counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2015 and currently serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Code Revision, Economic Development & Tourism, Education and Small Business Development committees.
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