What are we counting? The population, that is what! Every ten years, the constitution of the United States mandates we count our population so we can determine congressional representation and how much each state receives in federal funds. (Article I section 2) Of...
Watch the Convention! I’m proud to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Presidential Candidate Joe Biden has chosen Senator Kamala Harris to be his Vice Presidential running mate. I am ready for strong, responsible and competent leadership in...
Unemployment has skyrocketed during the pandemic but our Georgia Department of Labor has been slow in processing unemployment claims leaving families without money to pay bills and facing evictions. I have been receiving calls since March from constituents waiting for...
Last week, our country lost a great statesman when John Lewis passed away from cancer at the age of 80. Congressman Lewis had a long career fighting for voting rights, civil rights, equal justice, and for those whose voices were not heard. I first met Congressman John...
You definitely count when you fill out the 2020 census It’s not too late complete it! Why fill it out and why does it matter? The census determines how much money Gwinnett County gets from the federal government for hospitals, libraries, schools, roads...
