ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R- Johns Creek) recently joined hundreds of policymakers and leaders from 49 states and the District of Columbia in Phoenix, AZ for the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) annual States & Nation Policy Summit. Over the course of three days, legislators shared their ideas, experience and expertise for growing the economy while maintaining the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government and individual liberty.
“As a state legislator, my job is to find sound policy solutions that grow our economy, protect our citizens, and use taxpayer dollars efficiently,” said Rep. Riley. “ALEC is an outstanding resource for state legislators to learn from each other’s successes and discuss policy based on principles that will lead to more individual freedom and economic growth.”
Rep. Riley participated in policy discussions focused on fiscal responsibility. As a member of ALEC’s Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force, she also reviewed important issues such as pension reforms and a federal balanced budget amendment.
“I believe that a vibrant private sector is good for the economy and job creation,” said Rep. Riley. “ALEC’s conference gave me the opportunity to share our experiences in Georgia and learn from successes and failures in states around the nation. Many of our constituents face similar challenges and I am always looking for new ideas on how to help them.”
ALEC is a non-profit, nonpartisan association of over 2,000 state legislators that works to promote principles of free markets, limited government and federalism throughout the states. Keynote speakers at ALEC’s summit included Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, Former Attorney General Edwin Meese III, Dr. Tony Bennett (Superintendent of Public Instruction in Indiana), David Walker (Founder and CEO of Comeback America Initiative) and Premier Brad Wall of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Representative Lynne Riley represents the citizens of District 50, which includes portions of Fulton County. She was elected into the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Natural Resources & Environment, Retirement, MARTOC, and Regulated Industries.
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