Come Whip & Nae-Nae with Hip Hop Rapper Silento as we honor parents and community members who volunteered. We will celebrate the passage of House Resolution 279, which establishes Single Parent Day in Georgia and discuss legislative updates. There will be exhibitors and entertainment.
“For the past four years, my office has recognized over 800 important parents, guardians and community members for volunteering over 9,600 hours to improve educational outcomes in District 74 schools in Clayton County,” said Rep. Stovall. “It is a joy to witness the excitement on their faces when they receive their certificates.”
Other performances during the event will include Nita & Zamarr Music Ministries, Rahn Anthoni, Young D, Jabias Da Kidd, Tune Of Your Soul Band and Brown’s Martial Arts.
This year’s event sponsors are Ambitious X, City of Morrow Police Department, Chick-fil-A Dwarf House – Forest Park, MARTA and DJ Rollem.
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CAMPAIGN Update 4 days left-
Why Clayton voters should be watchful?
The BUCK. The BOOK. The BALLOT
Economic Development, Education, and Workforce Development are strong pillars for thriving communities. Clayton County is a jewel among the other counties. As a member of the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance (click here for more information). There are numerous opportunities for the county to partake in the projected economic growth.
Why isn't the county experiencing steady growth like its neighboring counties?
- Leadership plays a vital role in the growth and the sustainability.
- When citizens are not a part of the planning, political leaders are not transparent in their decisions. Many are not informed on the roles of their city council, county commission, school board, state & federal governments.
- More citizens should be outraged with the injustices in Clayton County:
1. Elimination of video recording of public comments during county commission and school board meetings. Citizens who can't physically attend these meetings are "left in the dark" about comments made by the public because they are omitted from recordings. The majority of commissioners and school board members continue to refuse to vote to allow video recordings. Click here for article from Clayton News Daily
2. Moratorium on commercial zoning by county commission for over a year has prevented new businesses and existing from expanding. Why isn't there a moratorium on quality of housing with mold & mildew and on new building of houses? Click here for article from Clayton News Daily
3. Perceived Conflict of Interest by county commissioner serving as chair and voting member of Economic Development Authority Board while serving at the same time in the capacity of a voting elected official of the commission. This situation allows for an unchecked power of one person who has the ability to vote on contracts as a Economic Development Authority Board member at one meeting and vote again as an Elected County Commissioner at another meeting. Click here for May 15 mtg
4. County Constitutional Officer (Tax Commissioner and Law Officer of the Court (Solicitor General) both elected by the citizens of Clayton are constantly denied requests by majority of the commission board without a reasonable cause. The requests are for competitive salaries for their staff due to their experiences. Click here for May 15 mtg
5. A recent Deficit in the School Board Budget resulting from perceived mismanagement has caused a recommendation for increased classroom sizes, freeze on teacher pay raises, proposed 20 millage increase to taxpayers. The deficit is not due to a decrease in funding. As a matter of record, the State has increased funds to the district for at least the past 5 years. In additional Clayton County Public Schools will receive additional $5 million due to State legislators & Gov. Deal fully funding of QBE. CCPS proposed budget FY 2019 is $690 million. Click here for details The School Board has a fiduciary responsibility for public funds entrusted to them. Majority of the board voted to appoint the previous superintendent.
- May 22nd is an important election day not just in Georgia, but in Clayton County. Voters will decide if they want the County Commission and School Board to remain AS IT IS. Ask questions and wait for answers....
In District 74, Rep. Stovall is a community leader fighting for Clayton County year round not just doing election period. Her reputation and dedication is unquestionable.
She secured $45 million stop-gap for 267,000 Clayton County residents due to the negative impact of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jet fuel tax exemption ruling at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. This saved residents and businesses from huge tax increases.
Rep. Stovall needs your help to encourage your family, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or stranger in District 74 to cast their vote for her. It's not too late to make a donation of as little as $20.
Listening to real people with real issues are important to her.
CCPS Educators Signing Day for High School Students, Rep. Stovall one of the speakers commending them for choosing to be teachers
Maynard Jackson High School Dual Enrollment Students. They graduated with Associates Degrees from Atlanta Metropolitan State College (Rep. Stovall is a graduate formerly known as Southside High School, pictured with her neice & classmates). Rep. Stovall is a strong supporter of Move On When Ready (Dual Enrollment) allows Georgia high school students to attend college while in high school tuition free.
Ed Connect Organization & Founder Dr. Danielle LeSure presented Rep. Stovall w/ Trailblazer community award. Students from Dunbar Elem. honored her with a dance tribute.
Special thanks to Angel Massey, family, friends & constituents in Dist. 74
Rep. Stovall with her intern Matthew Trice, Clayton State Univ. Political Science major. She was a guest speaker at the National Society of Leadership & Success.
Clayton County Drug Court Picnic
Forest Park High PTSA Celebration for National PTA School of Excellence
Rep. Stovall with Gene Southerland & Dr. Folami
Forest Park High PTSA Car & Bike Show
Special thanks to Robb Leatherwood, family & constituents in Dist. 74
Special thanks to Reginald Williams, family & constituents in Dist. 74. His daughter also served as a PAGE during session.
Special thanks to Jessie Goree, family, & constituents in Dist. 74
Special thanks to Ruby Sims, family & constituents in Dist. 74
City of Morrow presented House Resolution celebrating 75 years as a city
ML Haven organization Talent Showcase allows Rep. Stovall to present awards to top winners.
Rep. Stovall agrees with Veteran Arthur Hughes on the importance of veterans voting
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Rep. Stovall's bills introduced or co-sponsored have been signed by Governor Deal into LAW effective July 1st!
*HR 279- designates Single Parents Day on March 21 in Georgia, designates Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sept. 1. (passed House, passed Senate) Click to view
GOVERNOR SIGNED MAY 7, 2018
*HB 787- designates additional funding to state charter schools, provides for access to resources normally only available to traditional public schools. (passed House, passed Senate w/ amendment)
Click to view
GOVERNOR SIGNED MAY 7, 2018
*HB763- expands protocol committees appointed by Chief Superior Court Judge in each county to include school climate (passed House, passed Senate) Click to view
GOVERNOR SIGNED MAY 8, 2018
*HB718- allows excused absences for students of military parents for certain approved reasons (passed House, passed Senate) Click to view
GOVERNOR SIGNED MAY 3, 2018
*HR 1471- creates a House study committee to make recommends for revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park (passed House & adopted) Click to view
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2018 LEGISLATIVE SESSION LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
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BUDGET FY 2019 HB 684
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
If you would like to learn more about the state budget for revenue and allocations go to http://www.house.ga.gov/budget/en-US/default.aspx
Total Fund Budget $51 billion which includes federal and other funding. The state budget is set by revenue estimates of $26.2 billion, increase of $1.22 billion over FY 2018 budget. Nearly 90% of new revenue is consumed by education as well as health and human services expenses.
Specifically, $742.4 million (60%) is budgeted to fully fund K-12 and higher education; $359.7 million (29.2%) is budgeted for health and human services; and $127.4 million (10.4%) in the remaining new funds is appropriated to public safety, economic development and general government agencies as well as debt service.
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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A PARTICULAR PIECE OF LEGISLATION?
If you would like to learn more about any legislation go to http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx, and with using the bill number (comes after the letters “HB, HR, SB, SR”) search for legislation that you want to know about, because Knowledge is Power!
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*Click to view the report: The State of Literacy in Georgia: Action Needed For Georgia's Thriving Workforce and Economy
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Rep. Stovall bills not passed this session. She will consider reintroducing during 2019 legislative session.
*HB 493- amends the open meeting act to require public comments be included in any video recording of public meetings held by commissioners, city councils, and school boards (passed House, Senate amended bill and removed original language- could be reintroduced in 2019) Click to view
*HB 788- a parent or guardian may enroll a student in a school using the address of an individual residing in the school's attendance zone who has authorized such us. (in House Education, a hearing was held no decision- could be reintroduced 2019) Click to view
Click to read article in AJC on HB788
Click to view 11Alive coverage on HB 788
*HB 423- requires local school district to offer unused facilities to state charters at no cost and if sold it must be sold for no more than $1 (tabled in House Education Committee- could be reintroduced 2019) Click to view
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*Annual Career-Job Fair (Sept. 20)
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Read more information on featured articles & resources
Did you know high school students can attend high school & college simultaneously at no cost to parents?
www.mowrga.org
Adult Protective Services for Senior Adults & other resources
https://aging.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services-aps
Job Search
http://dhsjobs.dhs.ga.gov/Public
HB 614 Landon Dunson Act
http://www.news-daily.com/news/gov-deal-signs-rep-stovall-s-landon-dunson-act-into/article_5bac50f0-799c-5a84-8461-610c8fbe1489.html
Women In Politics Award
http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-politics-making-a-difference-awards.aspx
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DID YOU FORGET TO MAKE A CAMPAIGN DONATION BEFORE MAY 22?
www.GoStovall.com
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