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Ellen received a bachelor's degree from Milligan College and later attended South University. She is the First Vice Chair of the Meriwether County Democratic Committee and is a Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteer.

Ellen has experience as an Administrative Assistant for Valerie Haskins, a Director of Administrative Services for Stolen Horse International, and as a Paralegal.


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Ellen T. Wright's campaign for State Senator in State Senate District 29 is her first entry into politics.

Plans to expand reasonable job creation in the County.

Said, "Women and minority-owned businesses can provide necessary services to their neighbors if given the chance."

- Plans to expand reasonable job creation in the County.
- Said, "Women and minority-owned businesses can provide necessary services to their neighbors if given the chance."

Economy

Supports transportation that is "fast, CLEAN, and affordable."

- Supports transportation that is "fast, CLEAN, and affordable."

Energy & the Environment

Wishes to implement affordable healthcare for all, specifically women and children.

- Wants to expand Medicaid.
- Wishes to implement affordable healthcare for all, specifically women and children.
- Supports abortion.
- Supports the LGBTQ+ community.

Healthcare

As of July 25, 2024, Ellen T. Wright’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Wants to increase access to affordable daycare and said, "People who work from home still need child care."

- Wants to raise school ratings.
- Wants to increase access to affordable daycare and said, "People who work from home still need child care."

Education

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Ellen T. Wright

Randy is married and has four children, as well as four granddaughters. They are active members of the First Baptist Church in Columbus. The Robertson family resides in Cataula, Georgia. Randy attended Columbus State University's Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Command College, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. His volunteer experience includes serving as a Rotary Club member. 

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Randy founded Perfect Policing, LLC, serving as the Director of Homeland Security in Columbus, GA, and as major in the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office. He also served as the president of the Fraternal Order of Police Georgia State Lodge and Vice President of the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police. 

Randy Robertson is a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office in 2019.

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Said, "Positive job growth must be a priority along with policies that encourage innovation, skills training, and business development... I will support initiatives directed at developing strong relationships between community stakeholders and state officials who are tasked with creating new job opportunities and developing a skilled labor force."

Supports initiatives directed at "developing strong relationships between community stakeholders and state officials who are tasked with creating new job opportunities and developing a skilled labor force."

Said, "I want to focus on developing integrated approaches to economic development by working with business leaders and local leadership to maximize employment opportunities, and develop methods for tackling generational poverty and high unemployment rates within District 29."

Prioritizes infrastructure, education, and fostering a pro-entrepreneurship climate for small businesses.

- Supports initiatives directed at "developing strong relationships between community stakeholders and state officials who are tasked with creating new job opportunities and developing a skilled labor force."
- Said, "I want to focus on developing integrated approaches to economic development by working with business leaders and local leadership to maximize employment opportunities, and develop methods for tackling generational poverty and high unemployment rates within District 29."
- Prioritizes infrastructure, education, and fostering a pro-entrepreneurship climate for small businesses.

Said, "will focus on the necessary steps needed during severe weather and other catastrophic events with an emphasis on proactive protective measures and emergency response plans..."

- Said, "will focus on the necessary steps needed during severe weather and other catastrophic events with an emphasis on proactive protective measures and emergency response plans..."

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

Said, "I want to make Georgia safe for all citizens by addressing issues related to drug abuse, tougher sentencing guidelines for criminals, and continued reforms within the criminal justice system."

Said, "I am a 30-and-a-half year law enforcement veteran... with training and assignments that range from undercover narcotics investigations to serving as the Director of Homeland Security for Columbus, Georgia... I had the pleasure of serving the citizens of Mississippi immediately following Hurricane Katrina and assisted in bringing the C.E.R.T. program from Los Angeles, California to Columbus, Georgia."

Plans to use own law enforcement experience to inform public safety legislation.

- Said, "I want to make Georgia safe for all citizens by addressing issues related to drug abuse, tougher sentencing guidelines for criminals, and continued reforms within the criminal justice system."
- Plans to use own law enforcement experience to inform public safety legislation.

Said, "In order for Georgia to remain the #1 State for Business, we must continue to work towards the highest standard of education... I will work with local and state leaders to develop the opportunities needed to equip students with the education and skills that are vital..."

Believes that increasing educational standards will create a better business environment for Georgia.

- Believes that increasing educational standards will create a better business environment for Georgia.

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Randy Robertson

- 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.