“Georgia has worked hard to earn its reputation as the best state to do business, but we need to put just as much effort into making it the best place to raise a family. As a mother of two young children and a small business owner, I know how challenging it can be for families. Parents need affordable healthcare they can use, childcare, and housing. They need safe communities and good public schools where their children can learn and grow.

I believe our tax dollars should support public schools that serve every child who walks through their doors, regardless of background or ability. We need to expand access to Pre-K, support our teachers, and give parents the resources they need to help their children succeed. Families shouldn’t have to worry about going broke because someone gets sick. We also need to protect children from abuse and violence and improve access to mental healthcare. Large corporations should pay their fair share of taxes rather than leaving working families and small businesses carrying so much of the burden.

We also need to be good stewards of our land, air, water, and natural resources. One day, we’ll leave all of this behind to our children, and we have a responsibility to take care of it. To me, being the best state to do business should go hand in hand with being a great place to raise a family.”