ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) recently received the 2014 “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). The award, given at the end of every two-year legislative term to state legislators who actively support major GMA initiatives and goals, was presented at the Johns Creek council meeting on August 18.
“I am honored to receive this recognition from GMA,” said Rep. Riley. “As a state legislator, it is my job to listen to those voices back home and represent the best interests of our constituents to continue to improve our local governments.”
Rep. Riley was recognized by GMA for her sponsorship of House Bill 71 during the 2013-2014 legislative term. HB 71 improves the security of the investments made by the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefits System Board on behalf of pension programs in cities across Georgia. In addition, she was also recognized for her overall willingness to discuss municipal concerns with GMA throughout the legislative session.
“We greatly appreciate Rep. Riley’s strong support for city government and her willingness to always listen to our issues and concerns,” said GMA Executive Director Lamar Norton. “Due to her strong leadership, the citizens of all of Georgia’s cities will benefit.”
Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to its 521 member cities.
For more information about the Georgia Municipal Association, please click here.
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 MARTOC, Natural Resources & Environment, Retirement, and Ways & Means committees.
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