Brandon has an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Centenary College. He is also a graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute and a former member of the Alpharetta City Council and the Alpharetta Planning and Zoning Commission. Brandon is a member of various community boards including the Regional Business Coalition, Encore Park for the Arts, and the Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau. He and his wife, Shuntel, have two children and have lived in Alpharetta for 30 years. 

Brandon is the executive director and one of the founders of the North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID). He is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Ballotpedia: Brandon Beach

Brandon Beach is a Georgia State Senator representing District 21. He is currently serving his fifth term. and has held the position since 2013. Brandon is the chairman of the Transportation Committee. He previously ran for State Senate in 2010 and 2012 but lost in the primaries. In 2001, he was appointed to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) board by Governor Sonny Perdue. 

Supports income tax cuts for businesses and families.

- Supports income tax cuts for businesses and families.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Opposes abortion and "fully supported Governor Kemp’s ‘Heartbeat Bill.’"

- Opposes abortion and "fully supported Governor Kemp’s ‘Heartbeat Bill.’"

Healthcare

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Urges Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to address "voting vulnerabilities in Dominion [voting] machines."

- Urges Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to address "voting vulnerabilities in Dominion [voting] machines."

Voting & Elections

Opposes gun control and supported legislation allowing concealed carry on Georgia’s college campuses.

Said that he "fully supports Governor Kemps efforts to crack down on the rising gang activity in our state and will make sure Georgia continues to work with federal authorities to deport criminal illegals in our communities."

- Opposes gun control and supported legislation allowing concealed carry on Georgia’s college campuses.
- Said that he "fully supports Governor Kemps efforts to crack down on the rising gang activity in our state and will make sure Georgia continues to work with federal authorities to deport criminal illegals in our communities."

Public Safety

Proposes the ‘Keep Georgia Kids First Act,’ which would require Georgia’s top four research universities to offer at least 90% of early admission spots to Georgia residents, stating that more than 40% of early admissions acceptances are out of state.

- Proposes the ‘Keep Georgia Kids First Act,’ which would require Georgia’s top four research universities to offer at least 90% of early admission spots to Georgia residents, stating that more than 40% of early admissions acceptances are out of state.

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Lillia has two associate's degrees and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Political Science. She has two children. 

Lillia previously worked as a paralegal and Case Manager for a law firm in Alpharetta. 

Lillia Lionel's campaign for state senator is her first entry into politics. 

Said, "I will work tirelessly to attract new businesses, bolster local entrepreneurship, and create more job opportunities for our community."

- Said, "I will work tirelessly to attract new businesses, bolster local entrepreneurship, and create more job opportunities for our community."

Prioritizes environmentally friendly legislation to preserve natural resources and address climate change.

Believes that environmental degradation and pollution disproportionately affect marginalized and low-income communities.

- Prioritizes environmentally friendly legislation to preserve natural resources and address climate change.
- Believes that environmental degradation and pollution disproportionately affect marginalized and low-income communities.

Said, "Restrictions on reproductive rights disproportionately affect marginalized communities, including low-income women, women of color, and young women, exacerbating existing disparities in access to healthcare and economic opportunities."

Supports healthcare reform that prioritizes preventative care, mental health services, and affordable prescription drugs.

- Supports abortion access.
- Said, "Restrictions on reproductive rights disproportionately affect marginalized communities, including low-income women, women of color, and young women, exacerbating existing disparities in access to healthcare and economic opportunities."
- Supports healthcare reform that prioritizes preventative care, mental health services, and affordable prescription drugs.

Supports policies that expand voting rights and make it easier for Georgia residents to vote.

- Supports policies that expand voting rights and make it easier for Georgia residents to vote.

Supports policies that prioritizes rehabilitation over incarceration.

Advocates for increased police accountability.

Said, "I  am committed to ending racial disparities in sentencing."

- Supports policies that prioritizes rehabilitation over incarceration.
- Advocates for increased police accountability.
- Said, "I  am committed to ending racial disparities in sentencing."

Prioritizes investing in early childhood education.

- Prioritizes investing in early childhood education.
- Opposes pre-k voucher programs.

Lillia Michelle Lionel

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.

Georgia State Senator, District 21

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