State House, District 9District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
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Chris Dockery
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Chris Dockery’s roots run deep in North Georgia. He graduated from White County High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Georgia. After graduating from UNG, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. …
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Dockery also worked as a law enforcement officer for 6 years before starting his own general contracting business. A successful small business owner, Dockery founded DockCo Construction in 1996 that he and his still family still operate today.
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Roger Smith
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It’s broken because the folks under the Gold Dome listen to big-dollar donors instead of their constituents. They’ve sacrificed livability for profitability. Georgia families pay the price.
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It doesn’t require a tax increase to fix it. This year alone, Georgia will give away $2.5 billion in tax revenues to data center companies and get less than $400 million back. That money could rebuild the promise.
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Protect our environment. Our lives are rooted in these ancient mountains. Federal cuts to the Forest Service — including the closure of our regional office and a budget slashed by two-thirds — threaten the natural beauty that defines our community and drives our economy.
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Build vibrant communities. That means families who aren’t one illness away from bankruptcy, parents who can find affordable childcare, workers who can afford to live where they work, schools funded to succeed, and communities where our children can build a career without leaving home.
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