CAMPAIGN Update 32 days left- Why Fight For A Change?

The BUCK. The BOOK. The BALLOT

Fighting for a Change is essential for a better quality of life in Morrow, Lake City, Forest Park, Riverdale and College Park in Clayton County. Georgia is the #1 place to do business according to Site magazine (click to read). This is made possible by a culture of collaboration which fuels the growth of the diverse economy in Georgia. Clayton County can be the #1 county to do business and to live. Companies have access to global markets by air, rail, and highway networks. The opportunities are enormous. For example, the largest distribution warehouse in the southeast, Atlanta State Farmers Market, Gillem Logistics Warehouse, National Archives & Georgia Archives, several developed and undeveloped properties, post secondary institutions, and a huge untapped workforce. 

Why isn't Clayton County the #1 county to do business and live? Decisions made by the leaders determine the viability of the county.  Leaders are subject to the constituents and the constituents have to be knowledgeable of how to makes leaders accountable. As a Clayton County resident, what role are you playing? It's election time. Where are the leaders who will fight for the best opportunities? On the state level, Rep. Stovall has been fighting for Clayton County to be #1. She needs your help to encourage your family, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or stranger in District 74 to cast their vote for Rep. Stovall.  

You may ask, how can you help? It's as simple as make donations, put up yard signs, call voters, knock on doors, It's not too late for you to JOIN US -  make a donation of as little as $10 and/or or Sign up to Volunteer
www.GoSTOVALL.com

This campaign is all about the people I serve in District 74 first and then across the State of Georgia.

Special Thanks to:

-Robert Johnson (my first Clayton State Univ. intern) who hosted the Meet & Greet in College Park. The GoStovall team met with residents and discussed the need for vehicle safety, better access to MARTA for disabled riders, better police presence, differences in the quality of schools in the neighborhood, jet fuel tax, workforce, and much more. It was a pleasure to meet Mr. Wright (mayor of the neighborhood).

-Young Dems of Clayton County for conversations with Rep. Stovall about how the young adults can increase the value of their voices and ideas of what business structures would attract their spending dollars and others nationally as well as internationally utilizing the leverage of the airport.

Listening to real people with real issues are important to Rep. Stovall.
 

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Place of Hope Clinic Ribbon Cutting (free & low cost healthcare services) in Lake City


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Chick Fil A Forest Park Dwarf House Re-opening 

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Are you interested in encouraging more Clayton County residents to advocate for a better quality of life?
Join residents & business owners in the planning stage.

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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's bills introduced or co-sponsored and status this 2018 session:

*HR 279- designates Single Parents Day on March 21 in Georgia, designates Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sept. 1. (passed House, passed Senate, sent to Governor for signing) Click to view

*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, sent to Governor for signing) Click to view

*HB718- allows excused absences for students of military parents for certain approved reasons (passed House, passed Senate, sent to Governor for signing) Click to view

*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

*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

*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

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           Summer Youth Career-Job Exploration Program for ages 14-21 yrs old in District 74-
            participants will be required to complete 20 volunteer hours in Clayton County
*Annual Career-Job Fair (Sept)

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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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www.GoStovall.com

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The new CCRPI scores have been published. For more info click http://gosa.georgia.gov/ Did your school show improvement?

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