ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address:
“Results, not rhetoric must guide the work of the General Assembly. The State of the State speech outlined broad goals for Georgia, but my responsibility is to make sure those goals translate into real, measurable benefits for the people of Baldwin County, Jones County and east Macon.
“Several themes raised by the governor are issues that I have long championed for in the legislature: education, public safety, workforce development and fiscal responsibility. Whether we are talking about education funding, economic opportunity or protecting democratic accountability, I will continue to ask one simple question: ‘How does this help my district?’
“I am committed to strong public education and accountability, economic development that benefits local workers, not just corporations, responsible budgeting that respects taxpayers and transparent government where elected officials are accountable to the people.
“While welcoming collaboration, I want to make it clear that my support for any proposal will depend on its impact on my constituents. Leadership means solving problems, not creating them. I will work with anyone—Republican or Democrat—when it benefits my district, and I will stand firm when it does not.
“The coming weeks will include committee hearings, bill introductions and vigorous debate, and I pledge to keep constituents informed throughout the process. This session is about moving Georgia forward while making sure no community is left behind. I will continue to keep my boots on the ground and my focus on the people I serve.
“I encourage residents of House District 149 to follow my legislative updates and share their views as the session progresses.”
Representative Floyd Griffin represents the citizens of District 149, which includes portions of Baldwin, Bibb and Jones counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Special Rules and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
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