Rep. Glanton Appointed to Joint Study Committee on Airport Infrastructure & Improvements

ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as a member on the Joint Study Committee on Airport Infrastructure & Improvements.

“I am honored to be a member of this joint study committee, especially as our state’s airports begin to operate at full capacity again,” said Rep. Glanton. “Atlanta is home to one of the world’s busiest airports, yet other areas of our state do not have the aviation infrastructure needed to help other Georgia cities and surrounding areas flourish. This study committee will allow the state to get ahead on making this critical investment and help other areas of the state remain economically competitive.”

Established by Senate Resolution 84 during the 2021 legislative session, the Joint Study Committee on Airport Infrastructure & Improvements will examine legislative solutions that would support comprehensive, strategic plans to develop a state-wide infrastructure for airports. This joint study committee will determine a course of action regarding funding and policy development to ensure action taken over the next several years will encourage growth and support for this industry, as well as identify ways to increase efficiency and coordination between Georgia’s air service providers and aviation industry.

This Joint Study Committee on Airport Infrastructure & Improvements is comprised of members of the Georgia House and Senate, other state officials and area experts. This joint study committee will submit its findings by December 31, 2021.

For more information on SR 84, please click here.

Representative Mike Glanton represents the citizens of District 75, which includes portions of Clayton County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2006 and was re-elected in 2012 and currently serves as Vice Chairman on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. He also serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Education, MARTOC and Public Safety & Homeland Security committees.

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