ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Bonner 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’m honored to serve my colleagues in this new role,” said Rep. Bonner. “The House Republican Caucus has made great strides in implementing solid conservative legislation to keep Georgia on the right path. As a member of the Whip Team, I’ll have the opportunity to help ensure we maintain that momentum.”
“I’m honored to have Representative Bonner serve alongside me on the House Majority Caucus Whip team,” said Whip Kelley. “Representative Bonner is a small business owner and serves our country in the United States Army Reserves. 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; 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); Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth); and Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs).
Representative Josh Bonner represents the citizens of District 72, which includes portions of Coweta and Fayette counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2016, and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee and Vice Chair of the Working Group on Creative Arts & Entertainment. He also serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Human Relations & Aging, Interstate Cooperation and Industry and Labor committees.
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