Ballotpedia: Karla Drenner

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Karla Drenner Biography

Karla is from Charleston, West Virginia. She received a Bachelor of Science in Health Physics from West Virginia State College, a Master of Business Administration from Fontbonne University, a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis and Administration from St. Louis University. Karla resides in Avondale with her two children.

Karla is a graduate professor for Purdue University Global. She has also written several books.

Karla Drenner is currently State Representative for House District 85. She was elected in 2000 and has served twelve terms. She sits on six legislative committees and sub-committees and is the chair of the DeKalb County House of Representatives legislative delegation.

As of July 25, 2024, Karla L. Drenner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

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The candidate's website says, "Active and highly visible proponent of alternative energy to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign nations and to address the crisis of climate change."

Supports alternative energy to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign energy sources and to address climate change.

- Supports alternative energy to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign energy sources and to address climate change.

Energy & the Environment

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Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "A passionate and effective advocate for ensuring that everyone’s access to the vote is preserved and extended."

Wants to protect voting rights and expand people's ability to vote.

- Wants to protect voting rights and expand people's ability to vote.

Voting & Elections

Supports policies that support the LGBTQ+ community.

- Supports policies that support the LGBTQ+ community.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Karla has pioneered legislative actions to protect the children and students in Georgia."

Education

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Karla L. Drenner

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- 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.