o Name, age: Reginald Crossley, 28
o Occupation: Youth commissioner, Fulton County Government – Department of Human Services
o Education: Clark Atlanta University, bachelor’s degree in public relations, 2007; certified gang prevention specialist; certified violence prevention specialist
o Political experience: has never held public office but did work as a volunteer on four political campaigns: District 5 U.S. Rep. John Lewis (2010), Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed (2009), President Barack Obama (2008) and Connecticut State Senator Bill Finch (2000); lobbies for youth-related legislation for Fulton County
o Family: wife, Angel Tatum Crossley
o Why are you the best choice? “[I] bring over a decade of experience in the human service sector. Having worked in many facets of the community (i.e. public schools, nonprofit, state/local government), [I] understand first hand the needs of his constituency. [I] have lived in District 38 for more than 10 years and have a proven track record of organizing community initiatives. [I] specialize in school programming and curriculum development that directly impacts a diverse population of all ages. As a gang prevention specialist and professional trainer, [I] work tirelessly facilitating works shops to empower teachers, youth, and human services providers. [I am] a well-rounded candidate who brings expertise in both the service and policy functions of community.”
o Top three issues: E3 (education, employment, environment) is a solution-based action plan created by [me] for District 38 residents, community stakeholders and local leaders who seek to transform the overall condition of society. This approach incorporates best practices that will help all generations address problems of underserved communities, safety, social barriers and more. The following three focus areas incorporate the needs and voices of our youth, families, and seasoned elders.
o Net campaign funds: $1,377.71 through June 30, according to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission website
o Website: www.ReginaldCrossley.com
o Name, age: Horacena Tate, 56
o Occupation: president of Tate, Marsh and Associates Inc., a northwest Atlanta-based educational software consulting firm
o Education: bachelor’s degree in public administration, Georgia State University, 1982; had completed 30 credit hours toward master’s degree as of October 2010
o Political experience: serving sixth term in state Senate
o Family: single
o Why are you the best choice? “I worked hard to give the people in the 38th District the best representation in the Legislature. In addition to having seniority and experience, I have garnered the respect of my colleagues and I work well across party lines. I have been appointed to several key committees such as Appropriations, Health & Human Services, Education & Youth and Reapportionment & Redistricting (secretary) — all of which have addressed some the top issues to recently come through the Legislature.”
o Top three issues: “To continue to fight to protect women’s rights in Georgia, to protect education for all students in our public education system and to work to restore the HOPE and Georgia pre-K program so that they work the way they were originally designed and all eligible children have access to [education] opportunity.”
o Net campaign funds: $28,823.05 through June 30, according to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission website
o Website: visit www.horacenatate.com
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