GA State House of Representatives

Policy Advisor for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and Addiction Recovery

Emily Leslie

  • Supports the expansion of Medicaid to all Georgians

  • Opposed to the use of the 287(g) program and would work to pass legislation that explicitly prohibits racial profiling by state, county and local law enforcement agencies, and require the collection of data disaggregated by race, age and gender in order to identify and assess whether or not law enforcement activities result in racial profiling

  • Supports enacting a corporate minimum tax to trim back tax breaks for big business and advocates for unions to protect workers' rights

  • Promotes fully funding public schools and pre-K programs along with increases in teacher pay

Public health scientist at a major research university

Rebecca Mitchell

  • Supports securing better behavioral health rehabilitation funding, reducing suicides in at-risk communities, expanding Medicaid and fighting for reproductive justice

  • Promotes investment in micro-transit projects and Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit options to connect with Metro Atlanta

  • Dedicated to fully funding public schools, ensuring healthy and affordable school lunches and standing with educators fighting for equitable compensation

  • Focused on criminal justice reforms like addressing the lack of post-incarceration assistance and re-prioritizing rehabilitation and behavioral health programs