Rick Jasperse
Rick Jasperse grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee. He received a degree in food science from the University of Georgia. He worked as the Assistant County Agent in Bartow County in 1980. He also worked as an educator at the University of Georgia College of Agriculture. During his time in office, Jasperse has served as the Chairman of the House Special Rules Committee and as a member on the following House Committees: Agricultural and Consumer Affairs, Appropriations, Health & Human Services, Human Relations & Aging, and Public Safety & Homeland Security.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “Happily married for 32 years. Glad you have taken the time to look at our website.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “Marcia and I have been blessed with caring and involved children.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “My Respect and Appreciation to our Veterans is part of me. I hope we never forget their sacrifice for our Freedom.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “I'm a work horse, not a show horse, and put a lot of time in studying bills and understanding legislation.”
(Campaign website) Ryan Fountain
Ryan Fountain earned a high school diploma from Creekview High School. His career experience includes working as an information technology professional.
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Priorities & campaign themes: ““Your representative should be more than a vote in the Golden Dome; they should be a voice for the reality you live every day. You deserve a leader who is honest about the struggles we face, stubborn enough to fight for new ideas, and accountable to the families of Cherokee, Pickens, and Forsyth Counties—not to special interests. I am committed to bringing an honest Georgian work ethic to the House, ensuring that your story is finally heard. I would be honored to earn your vote.” — Ryan Fountain”
(Campaign website) Energy, environment & water: “Arguably, the defining issue that any candidate must answer for HD11 is how to deal with the water crisis in Jasper. So, I am going to put my view right here, not hidden in a different tab. The $18.6 million USDA investment into the wastewater plant was needed, but it does absolutely ZERO for the 50% water loss on the drinking water side. We have to find funding to fix the pipes without hitting people with massive rate increases or taxes to pay for past mistakes.”
(Campaign website) Energy, environment & water: “Jasper has already received two 20-year loans from GEFA (Georgia Environmental Finance Authority) totaling $8 million at 2.36% and 2.28%, plus the $18.6 million USDA loan. The state is not going to justify giving another multi-million dollar loan to Jasper when the city is losing 50% of the water it needs to sell to pay back its current debt. We have to consolidate the water system under Pickens County. Not just to change management (although that doesn't sound too bad right now), but because it is financially necessary.”
(Campaign website) Energy, environment & water: “So, we push the City of Jasper and Pickens County to draft an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) where the city transfers its water treatment plant, distribution lines, and that $26M in existing debt to the county. They then file an amended Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) with the state, officially designating Pickens County as the sole provider.”
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