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David Lawrence Wilkerson
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David Lawrence Wilkerson is running for Georgia State Representative, District 38.
Personal background
David Wilkerson graduated from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University with a degree in Accounting. He has volunteered for local school foundations, the Kennesaw State University Political Science Advisory Board, local PTAs and Dads Club, and other non-profit boards. He currently resides in Powder Springs Georgia with his wife and two children.
Professional background
David began his professional career at the Big 4 accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche, where he earned his CPA credentials.
Political background
David Wilkerson is the current State Representative for the 38th House District. David serves on the Education, Juvenile Justice, Retirement and Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight committees. He was also elected as Chair of the Cobb County Legislative Delegation by his fellow legislators. He was elected in 2010 to the representative seat for district 33, where he served for one term. He was then elected in 2012 for the representative for district 38, where he has been since.
Economy
Wants to limit "restrictive laws" in Georgia that have led to the closure of craft breweries across the state.
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Energy & the Environment
Wants to provide families with "relief from the increasing home energy bills that Georgians are paying."
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Healthcare
Supports abortion.
Wants to expand Medicaid and reduce the number of hospitals that are currently facing closure in Georgia.
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Voting & Elections
Opposed the redistricting of the state in 2023 and supported a federal judge's decision to "redraw the district maps in a way that unites majority Black and Democratic neighborhoods in the SW Cobb County region into a self-contained Congressional District, in time for the 2024 elections"
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Public Safety
Supports gun control.
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Education
Plans to increase funding for Pre-K programs and K-12 schools.
Wants to make college more affordable and has sponsored legislation to revamp the current 529 college savings plan. According to his website, House Bill 542 "will provide a state funded match up to $500 per year when a family saves through Georgia's 529 college savings plan."
Wants to ensure student safety and believes this can be achieved through gun control. He also passed House Bill 177 which is intended "to protect our children by requiring DFCS to provide important information to our schools in cases of suspected child abuse. "
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