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Ballotpedia: Scott Hilton (Georgia State Representative)

Scott received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration for Finance and International Business from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration from Emory University. Scott lives in Peachtree Corners with his wife and their three children.  They are active members of Perimeter Church in Johns Creek.

Scott is Senior Vice President at SouthState Bank, where he has been for the past three years. Additionally, Scott has served in leadership roles for the Fowler Family YMCA and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Scott Hilton is currently State Representative for House District 48. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term. He is vice chair of the education committee and the creative arts and entertainment committee. He previously served as State Representative for House District 95 from 2017 to 2019.

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The candidate's website says, "Scott has worked with the small business community in Georgia for over 15 years... previously led the Georgians First Commission as Executive Director with a focus on eliminating burdensome red tape for the benefit of Georgia’s small businesses."

The candidate's website says, "Georgia’s economy is on the right track, with unemployment at a record low... However, we face serious challenges from supply chain issues, inflation, and workforce shortages... to help strengthen Georgia’s economy through cutting regulations, reducing taxes, and supporting expansion of our ports."

Supports cutting taxes and reducing government regulations.

- Supports cutting taxes and reducing government regulations.
- Supports the "expansion of our ports."

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Scott Hilton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports strong public safety measures in Atlanta, advocates for resources and backing for police to address crime, emphasizing the need for leadership to protect the North Fulton community, as a committed father prioritizing security.

Plans to "be a dependable supporter of our local police, always ensuring they have the resources and support needed to do their jobs effectively."

- Plans to "be a dependable supporter of our local police, always ensuring they have the resources and support needed to do their jobs effectively."

Public Safety

Supports curriculum focus on core values in public schools, opposes politicization of education, advocates for tax dollars to follow students, and believes in the benefits of in-person learning without bureaucratic interference.

Wants to "fight to keep politics out of the classroom."

Supports "school choice" and wants to ensure "that your tax dollars follow your student – giving you greater flexibility in education."

- Wants to "fight to keep politics out of the classroom."
- Supports "school choice" and wants to ensure "that your tax dollars follow your student – giving you greater flexibility in education."

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
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- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.