Sandra Scott – Page 5 – Georgia House of Representatives

November 15, 2023

Taking People’s Property for a Fee Should be Criminal: Urgent Call for Action in Georgia

By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)

(463 words)

In the heart of the American South, a troubling practice is silently eroding the dreams and livelihoods of hardworking Georgians. Homeowners across the state are finding themselves in a harrowing predicament, facing the very real possibility of losing their homes over unpaid homeowner association fees as low as $700. It is a crisis that demands immediate attention, and it is time for the Georgia General Assembly to take decisive action on behalf of its constituents.

October 23, 2023

Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Lawsuit Against Board of Regents for Funding Disparities for HBCUs

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference with legal advocates to discuss a federal lawsuit against the Georgia Board of Regents for the State University System regarding disparate funding between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their land-grant counterparts TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta.

October 5, 2023

Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Hold Press Conference to Address Funding Disparities for HBCUs

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently held a press conference to demand increased funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Their call for increased funding comes after U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack sent letters to the governors of 16 states, including Georgia, asking each to raise funding for HBCUs.

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield to Hold Press Conference to Demand Increased Funding for HBCUs

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), along with legal professionals, will hold a press conference to address funding disparities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 3 p.m. in room 610 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Protecting Our Elderly Citizens: A Closer Look at Property Taxes and the Impact on Fixed Incomes

By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)

(630 words)

In our society, where homeownership is often considered a symbol of financial security and stability, property taxes can be a heavy burden, especially for elderly citizens living on fixed incomes. Many older individuals and couples find themselves struggling to pay property taxes, which can sometimes be relatively modest amounts, typically less than $5,000 per year. We will explore the challenges faced by elderly citizens in meeting their property tax obligations, and we hope to raise important questions about the ethics and implications of forcing these individuals out of their homes due to unpaid taxes.