Carter Barrett
Carter Barrett lives in Cumming, Georgia. Barrett earned a B.B.A. from the University of Georgia. His career experience includes working as a founding partner of Dime Capital, the market president of North Atlanta with Affinity Bank, and the regional president of North Atlanta with Community & Southern Bank.
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We Work For The People of Forsyth: “We can’t do this alone! We ask that you support our mission.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “This year, House Republicans strengthened investments in our children’s education, fully funding public schools, providing teacher pay raises, expanding school choice, and enhancing school security. As Vice-Chair of the Higher Education Dual Enrollment Committee , I will continue to work to improve this program and provide more opportunities for Georgia students. I believe parents know what is best for their children, and I realize that a one-size-fits-all model does not work. Therefore, I will prioritize school choice.”
(Campaign website) Taxes & budget: “This year, the Georgia House returned $1.1 billion to Georgia taxpayers by accelerating the income tax cut from 5.75% to 5.39% and ultimately below 5%. I am proud to have sponsored HB 717, the Homestead Tax exemption for Forsyth School District’s ad valorem taxes. Look for this referendum on the ballot in November of 2024. I also sponsored a resolution, HR 889, ensuring the delegation’s commitment to preserving the total senior homestead exemption. The legislature also doubled the homestead exemption from $2,000 to $4,000 and increased the child tax deduction by $1,000.”
(Campaign website) Elections, voting & government reform: “This year was a massive year for election integrity bills. HB 974 and 1207, plus SB 189, all tackle issues such as requiring the posting of paper ballots, requiring watermarks on paper ballots, and expanding risk-limiting audits. Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon said, “I would describe this year’s session as a home run for those of us concerned about election integrity.””
(Campaign website) Maureen Gault
Maureen Gault earned a high school diploma from Tift County High School and a graduate degree from Valdosta State University in 2013. Gault's career experience includes working as an accounting.
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Why I’m Running: “Hi! I’m Maureen. I grew up in south Georgia and have lived in Forsyth County for six years.”
(Campaign website) Why I’m Running: “I don’t believe that billionaires should be controlling our politics.”
(Campaign website) Why I’m Running: “Our government should care more about its citizens than foreign wars.”
(Campaign website) Health care: “Our veterans deserve the best healthcare possible.”
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