ATLANTA – State Representative Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Carpenter 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 extremely humbled and excited that our caucus leadership would ask me to join the Whip team,” said Rep. Carpenter. “I look forward to assisting our caucus and members in all legislation that will move Georgia forward. Our caucus has accomplished great things, and I believe that the best years are ahead for all Georgians.”
“I’m honored to have Representative Carpenter serve alongside me on the House Majority Caucus Whip team,” said Whip Kelley. “Representative Carpenter is a successful small businessman and a dedicated member of his community. 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); 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 Kasey Carpenter represents the citizens of District 4, which includes portions of Whitfield County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves as the Secretary of the Transportation Committee and as a member on the Industry and Labor, Information and Audits, Regulated Industries and Ways & Means committees.
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