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Katie Dempsey
REPUBLICAN
Katie Dempsey is running for Georgia State Representative, District 13.
Personal background
Katie is married to Lynn, and they reside in Rome, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Katie is an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Rome. She and Lynn have two children and five grandchildren.
Professional background
Prior to Katie's political career, she owned two small businesses in Rome, Georgia. She has also been appointed to various councils and boards, such as the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Council, Georgia Children’s Cabinet, and Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning Board.
Political background
Katie Dempsey has been serving as a representative of Georgia House District 13 since 2006. She is the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources and is on the Economic Development & Tourism, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Health & Human Services, Higher Education, Rules, and Transportation.
Economy
Said, "I helped craft and support multiple measures this session to alleviate the pressure from Biden’s inflation by freezing the state gas tax and cutting income taxes for all hardworking Georgians... We also delivered a historic one-time tax return to all Georgia taxpayers and reduced taxes on military retiree pay..."
Cut income taxes by over $1 billion so Georgians can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks
Served as statewide co-chair of the Joint Workgroup on Economic Development for the Georgia Municipal Association, the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, and the Georgia Economic Developers Association
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Energy & the Environment
As of July 25, 2024, Katie Dempsey’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Said, "I am honored to have received the Georgia Life Alliance Certification and I was a proud supporter of the Heartbeat Bill. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it would mean that Georgia’s Heartbeat Bill would immediately be upheld."
Said, "I believe that life begins at conception and that we need to continue focusing on making Georgia a safe place to raise a child. Healthy mothers and children are imperative for our quality of life..."
Said, "It is imperative that we increase access to timely care while decreasing the costs of healthcare in our state."
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Voting & Elections
Passed Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB202), making it easier to vote and harder to cheat.
Said, "It would be my honor to earn your vote and continue working for you ... Whether it is ensuring election integrity ... nothing is more important than the conservative values and future of ... our Georgia."
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Public Safety
Protected our 2nd Amendment by passing "Constitutional Carry" allowing law-abiding Georgians to carry firearms without a permit.
Sponsored a bill that lowered the allowable lead poisoning levels in children from 20 deciliters to 3.5 deciliters.
Sponsored legislation that was signed into law which provided stricter guidelines for detecting lead poisoning in young children in Georgia.
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Education
Said, "I will remain focused on education, child advocacy, mental health, senior and veterans’ services, as well as workforce development to support recruitment and retention in education, healthcare, and law enforcement."
Said, "I started in early education in 1969... We now have a level of professionalism I never dreamed was possible. Nevertheless, early education issues are still daunting.”"
Supports advocacy for Georgia's youngest children, with GEEARS' policymakers, educators, and leaders eager to advance wins for youth and families.
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