Georgia State House District 120

Gary "Ward" Black, Jr.

Ward Black

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Agriculture & Rural Communities: “As your representative, I will fight to protect our values, support our farmers and small businesses, and ensure Georgia’s future benefits every family.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & Governance: “I believe in hard work, integrity, and common-sense leadership.” (Campaign website)
Education: “It’s time to make education reform a priority and ensure our system delivers on its promise: providing the most effective education in the nation. We’re proud to be the #1 state for business, now let’s work just as hard to become the #1 state for education.” (Campaign website)

Suzanna Karatassos

Suzanna Karatassos earned a high school diploma from Clarke Central High School, a bachelor's degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2006, and a graduate degree from Academy of Art University in 2012. Her career experience includes working as a content creator. She has also worked as a real estate salesperson.

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Taxes & budget: “Monthly investments go a long way in helping us plan and budget so we can reach all of House District 120. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!” (Campaign website)
Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Who can afford to live here? The cost of living in Georgia has increased sharply in recent years, making it harder for families to keep up even when they are working full-time. Homeownership has become increasingly out of reach, due to rising rent prices and stagnant wages. As a state representative, I would support: Raising the minimum wage, which is currently set at $5.15 an hour. Reevaluating housing policies that allow unchecked rent increases Stopping tax and power bill breaks to corporations and the ultra wealthy Eliminating the flat tax and implementing a progressive tax” (Campaign website)
Taxes & budget: “Keeping federal tax dollars in Georgia. We are already paying for other states to have Medicaid; we should benefit, too! Expanding Medicaid means hundreds of thousands more Georgians would have coverage.” (Campaign website)
Health care: “Protecting and funding rural hospitals. No one should have to drive for hours to get health care. Our state’s priority should be ensuring folks are taken care of; not protecting the profits of hospital CEOs.” (Campaign website)