Ballotpedia, Ladena Bolton

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Ladena was born in the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. She holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Savannah State University and later a doctorate of philosophy degree in polymer chemistry from Clark Atlanta University. She is married to her husband, with whom she has 3 sons. 

Ladena currently works as a scientist at The Coca-Cola Company. She is also a self-employed innovation management consultant. She previously worked as an Army civilian chemist. 

Ladena Bolton ran for state representative in State House District 86 in 2020, but she did not win. She is the committee chairperson of House District 85 of the Dekalb County Democratic Committee. 

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Wants to direct resources to enhance county services for residents and businesses.

Believes in fair elections and has experience as a Poll Manager and Leader in the DeKalb County Democratic Committee.

Believes in a "power up approach" to community health, emphasizing local responsibility and empowerment.

Believes the most important issues must be addressed with a "power-up approach." starting with "the people."

Believes in empowering individuals and creating a multi-generational community of change-makers.

Wants to empower local residents and create a "multi-generational community of change-makers."

Supports efforts to remove Confederate flags from the base of Stone Mountain Park.

Supported efforts to remove Confederate flags from Stone Mountain Park. 

- Wants to direct resources to enhance county services for residents and businesses.
- Supports fair elections. 
- Believes the most important issues must be addressed with a "power-up approach." starting with "the people."
- Wants to empower local residents and create a "multi-generational community of change-makers."
- Supported efforts to remove Confederate flags from Stone Mountain Park. 

Public Services

Believes the most significant concern is economic efficiency, and plans to use strategies of accessibility, accountability, and sustainability to improve the local economy.

Believes the most important county concern is economic efficiency and supports using tactics of accessibility, accountability, and sustainability. 

Believes in addressing increased crime to improve economic development and community integrity.

Wants to address rises in crime, a lack of economic development, and "investors invading our communities."

- Believes the most important county concern is economic efficiency and supports using tactics of accessibility, accountability, and sustainability. 
- Wants to address rises in crime, a lack of economic development, and "investors invading our communities."

Economy

Wants to improve neighborhood safety by investing in violence prevention, code enforcement, and mental health.

Believes we are responsible for community health and have the power to protect it.

Believes "we are responsible for the health of our communities and are empowered to protect them."

Wants to improve the community to make it "among the best places to raise a family."

Wants to help Dekalb County become "among the best places to raise a family."

- Wants to improve neighborhood safety by investing in violence prevention, code enforcement, and mental health.
- Believes "we are responsible for the health of our communities and are empowered to protect them."
- Wants to help Dekalb County become "among the best places to raise a family."

Public Safety

Wants to enhance citizen quality of life by addressing water shortages and a lack of affordable housing and transportation.

- Wants to enhance citizen quality of life by addressing water shortages and a lack of affordable housing and transportation.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes DeKalb County should lead in innovation and technology.

Believes DeKalb County should lead innovation and technology advancements.

- Believes DeKalb County should lead innovation and technology advancements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of July 30, 2024, Ladena Bolton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports economic development and business growth, as evidenced by DeKalb's national ranking as a top business location.

Believes his family became "collateral damage during the economic crisis" due to insufficient community development.

The candidate's website says, "Unable to secure adequate employment, she struggled to help support her family on a telemarketer’s wage, nearly losing their home."

Believes that with the right leadership, the "perceived freeze on economic development will be lifted," aiming to combat the "Investor Invasion" contributing to the housing crisis.

Co-founded Bolton Legacy, a scholarship and community advocacy program that supports students pursuing college or technical education and aims to restore underserved communities.

Served on the committee for rebranding the new Peachcrest Elementary School in 2018.

Believes in the importance of higher education for improving family futures, as demonstrated by her own achievement of being the first in her family to earn a PhD by enrolling at Clark Atlanta University.

LaDena Bolton is from DeKalb County, Georgia, where she was raised. She earned her BS in chemistry from Savannah State University and later a PhD from Clark Atlanta University. She is married to a DeKalb educator and has three school-aged boys.

Dr. LaDena Bolton is an Analytical Forensic Chemist who has traveled to Africa, Asia, and Europe to support national security, energy sustainability, and health disparities research. She has served as Vice President of the DeKalb Young Democrats Benefit Corporation and Chair of House District 85 in the DeKalb County Democratic Committee.

LaDena Bolton serves as the Chair of House District 85 in the DeKalb County Democratic Committee and is the Vice President of the DeKalb Young Democrat Benefit Corporation. She has not previously held elected office.

Promises to continue supporting families through community partnerships.

As VP of the Young Democrat Benefit Corporation, helped develop strategies to prevent resource misuse.

Believes in ensuring fair elections and has served as a DeKalb County Poll Manager and recruited over 50 poll workers.

Served as Vice President of the DeKalb Young Democrats Benefit Corporation and as Chair of House District 85 in the DeKalb County Democratic Committee.

Believes in empowering communities through public services.

Supports enhancing public services to improve neighborhood quality.

Believes in advocating for public services, as demonstrated by his support for various community initiatives.

Supports enhancing public services in DeKalb.

As President of Peachcrest Trace Homeowners Association, restored neighborhood watch, community involvement, and beautification in Districts 3/7 | 2015 - 2017.

Believes in enhancing public services through community engagement, as demonstrated by leading a team for the AMPLIFY ACTION GOTV campaign to elect Biden-Harris in 2020.

Secured $320,000 in resources and partnered with organizations to distribute aid to DeKalb families.

Plans to spearhead initiatives to improve county services in an effort to enhance neighborhood safety and quality of life.

As DeKalb Young Democrat organization, established financial checks and balances, initiated incorporation for statewide oversight, and followed impeachment protocols to eliminate misconduct.

Believes in enhancing public safety through forensic chemistry and international research on national security, energy sustainability, and health disparities.

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