ATLANTA – Democratic members of the Fulton County Legislative Delegation, chaired by State Representative David Dreyer (D-Atlanta), today announced their support of Senate Bill 437, legislation approved unanimously by the State Senate to update the district map for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Additionally, leadership of the Fulton County Delegation, including State Reps. Dreyer, Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone), Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), strongly refuted claims that Democratic members of the delegation support non-partisan county elections in Fulton County.
Continue reading “Democratic Members of the Fulton County Delegation Announce Support for Fulton County Commission Map Passed by Senate”Democratic Legislators to Introduce Resolution for Roe V. Wade Anniversary, Hold Virtual Press Conference Tomorrow
ATLANTA – House Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon), State Representatives Erica Thomas (D-Austell), Park Cannon (D-Atlanta), Shea Roberts (D-Atlanta), Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville), Renitta Shannon (D-Decatur), Erick Allen (D-Smyrna), Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn), Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Matthew Wilson (D-Brookhaven), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Teri Anulewicz (D-Smyrna), Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville), Rhonda Burnough (D-Conyers), Shelly Hutchinson (D-Snellville) and Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) will introduce a House resolution to recognize the recent 49th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade. These legislators will also hold a virtual press conference to discuss abortion access TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for Zoom access, members of the press may visit www.tinyurl.com/RoePresser.
Continue reading “Democratic Legislators to Introduce Resolution for Roe V. Wade Anniversary, Hold Virtual Press Conference Tomorrow”Members of Fulton County House Legislative Delegation Issue Statement on Voting Issues in Georgia’s Primary Election
ATLANTA – State Representatives David Dreyer (D-Atlanta), Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) and Angelika Kausche (D-Johns Creek) today issued the following statement regarding voting issues during the Georgia primary election on June 9, 2020: Continue reading “Members of Fulton County House Legislative Delegation Issue Statement on Voting Issues in Georgia’s Primary Election”
House Minority Whip William Boddie Announces Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip William Boddie (D-East Point) today announced the appointment of the House Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “House Minority Whip William Boddie Announces Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”
Rep. Derrick Jackson Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) was recently appointed to serve as Assistant Deputy Whip for the House Minority Caucus. Rep. Jackson was appointed to serve on as Assistant Deputy Whip by House Minority Caucus Whip Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Derrick Jackson Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus”