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16 • Saturday, January 1, 2014 The News Primary State House District 91(Democrat) State House District 91 (Democrat) Diane Adoma Age: 56 City: Lithonia Profession: Business Owner/Adoma & Associates dba H&R Block Rockdale County Previous elected office or leadership positions held: Chair of United Way Rockdale County Campaign, Leadership Rockdale graduate, Conyers Rotary Club Youth Director Chair, Ambassador Chair 2012/2013 Chamber of Commerce, Chair of “Shop the Rock” Economic Development initiative, President of Brooks Mill Homeowner Association, CFO Affordable Housing Community Development Corporation, President of DeKalb Salem Panola Library Friends of the Library, Graduate of Rotary Leadership Institute, Chair of Rotary Has Heart to eradicate childhood hunger, VP New Business Development/ Adoma & Assoc dba H&R Block, Marketing Director Sage America and combined years of management work experience is 25 plus years. For more: www.adomaforgeorgia.com , 678-400-7566, facebook.com/adomaforgeorgia Dee Dawkins-Haigler (incumbent) Age: City: Lithonia Profession: minister/consultant Previous elected office or leadership positions: running for fourth term, Chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, past Chair Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus, Deputy Assistant Minority Whip, Georgia 50 Top Woman of Influence, First GA legislator to serve as State Director for Women in Government and the National Council of State Legislative Women at the same time. What would you bring to this position: As a result of my ability to lead and work well with others I have been elected to numerous leadership positions. As a legislator I have fought to make sure that voting rights are not suppressed and that citizens have access to the ballot box. I have been involved in politics most of my life whether serving as a PTA President, community organizer or being appointed to state boards or commissions. I chose to run for State Representative because I was interested in “state wide” issues that affect all of Georgia’s families and children. For more: www.deeforgeorgia.com ELECT GUIDE May 20 is the determining election for each of these BOC Post 1 Democratic primary. The winning Democ incumbent Republican candidate JaNice Van Ness in alphabetically. Board of Education, Post 1 (nonpartisan) Jim McBrayer (incumbent) Age: 65 City: Conyers Profession: retired teacher of 39 years, 22 years in RCPS Previous elected office or leadership positions: Rockdale school board member for four years, Chairman for two years, Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, Rockdale Rotary Club, Rockdale Leadership Collaborative What would you bring to this position: I am the only member of the Board of Education who comes from a background in education. I believe that this perspective is a valuable addition to the Board. My teaching experience in addition to the expertise of the other members gives us a good blend for leadership. For more: www.facebook.com/McBrayerforBOE Alberteen Young Age: 56 City: Conyers Profession: Certified Public Accountant Previous elected office or leadership positions: Director of Budget Development and Control for Fulton County Schools; President, Lewis Business Services, Inc.; Major, U. S. Army. What you would bring to this position: Knowledge and experience obtained during 10 year tenure at the Fulton County Board of Education controlling and reporting on budget exceeding $400 million, a budget encompassing all aspects of a school district including recommending tax rates, budget cuts and transfers, monitoring capital improvement programs, staffing requirements, grants, school and instructional funding, etc. For more: www.alberteenyoung.com State House District 113 (Democrat) Pamela Dickerson (incumbent) Age: 61 City: Conyers Profession: flight attendant, business woman Previous elected office or leadership positions: Running for third term as State House Representative; board member for Rolling Ridge Homeowners Association, United Way Advisory Board member, graduate of Leadership Rockdale, Rockdale Rotary member, Rockdale-Newton chapter of the National Coalition of Negro Women, member of homeless street ministry for Beulah Missionary Baptist, licensed realtor, member of Ga. Association of Realtors What would you bring to this position: Experience, leadership qualities. I have sponsored and passed legislation successfully; have worked closely with local governments, including the city of Porterdale and Newton and Rockdale counties, and have built up relationships in state government. I’ve been able to have the ear of the speaker (of the house and) the ear of the governor whenever I’ve needed to speak to them about issues that are of concern to my community. For more: 678-480-8924, text 55469, www.pamforthepeople.com, facebook.com/representativepamdickerson Sharon G. Sawyer Age: 60 City: Covington Profession: Senior Claims Specialist Previous elected office or leadership positions: Previously ran for State House District 113 in 2012; ran for Newton County school board in 2010; Founding member of The African American Historical Association of Newton County, Board member of The Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter, former President of Deaconess Board Early Hope Ministries, Producer and Director of “Thy Brothers and Sisters Keeper” Radio Broadcast (eight Years founding member) What would you bring to this position: Accessibility; I have knowledge of the entire district. I’ve been here in this district 25 years. I know the people in the 113th district. I am out here among them most of them anyway. I shop with them I attend differ ent events with them I worship with some of them. I am them. I’m not on a pedestal looking down at anyone. I’m not gated from anyone. You will see me year-round, not just when I want to get others to tell you who I am and to vote for me. I will be available to all who live in the district, black, white, rich, poor, educated or not. For more: [email protected]