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Keisha Sean Waites

DEMOCRAT

Keisha Sean Waites is running for Georgia Public Service Commissioner, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Keisha Waites has a degree in political science and attended Georgia Southern and Atlanta Metropolitan College. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Professional background

Before taking public office, Keisha worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), managing disasters and coordinating with members of Congress. Before she joined FEMA, Kesiha worked in the disaster assistance division of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Political background

Keisha served in the Atlanta City Council from 2020 to 2024 and the Georgia House of Representatives from 2012 to 2017. She ran for the Fulton County Commission in 2017 and 2018 but did not win. She also ran for the US House of Representatives in 2020 but did not win.

Energy & the Environment

Voted against funding the construction of a police training facility in unincorporated DeKalb County.

Supports environmental justice and believes in creating "clean energy jobs that empower our communities."

Supports "energy equity that ensures rural, low-income, disabled, and elderly residents aren’t left behind."

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Utility Costs

Believes in "lower, stable utility rates that don’t leave families choosing between food and electricity."

Supports "real accountability from Georgia Power and major utility projects."

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Public Services

Believes in "transparency and reform" for the Public Service Commission.

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Economy

Supports high-paying jobs in architecture, construction, engineering, education, manufacturing, and maintenance through innovative green building design in Atlanta.

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