05/06/2024
ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION VOTER GUIDE
GEORGIA VOTER GUIDE FOR MAY 21ST ELECTION
Georgia Decides: Your May 2024 Ballot
Meet The Candidates and Learn About Their Vision and Viewpoints:
https://www.ajc.com/politics/voter-guide/georgia-decides-may-2024/
Voters in Atlanta and across Georgia are counting down to election day on May 21, when votes will be cast for the state’s general primary and nonpartisan election. Advance voting begins on April 29.
Why is this election important?
The results will determine who will represent each party in the general election – and in key races that are nonpartisan or only one party has a candidate, who will likely be the victor.
Ballots will include candidates for county commission, sheriff, district attorney, and some city posts, plus Georgia congressional seats and the Georgia Legislature. The nonpartisan part of the ballot will include referendums and state and local judicial elections.
"LIGON FOR LIBERTY"
Louis Ligon is running for Georgia State Senator, District 7, Republican Primary.
"Let's Implement "TERM LIMITS" For All State and Federal Legislatures" !!!
Website: www.LigonforLiberty.republican
Ballotpedia: www.Ballotpedia.org/Louis_Ligon
Could you tell us more about yourself ?
I am the survivor of two lightning strikes. I wouldn't quite recommend standing next to 1 million volts/100k amps twice. The first lightning strike in 2007 severely damaged my nervous system. I had to have continuous outpatient medical treatments. After eight years of grueling treatments to keep functioning, I was struck again in 2015 by a second gigantic lightning bolt that electrocuted me violently and severely. However, the second strike fixed me!!! I walked away from all my medical treatments. God willing, I am still on this Earth to try to help the world and make a difference. Say what you do and do what you say! The truth is always the truth!
Where did you go to school?
- Ridgeview High School Redskins, 1978 - Southern Polytechnic College,1983 - Gwinnett Technical College, 1986-1989
What is your job/occupation?
advanced tax, retirement, and estate planning adviser
What city/neighborhood do you live in?
Duluth
Is this your first time running for office?
Yes
What experiences have best prepared you to hold elected office?
It is optional to have any prior political experience. I have been an entrepreneur all of my life. A "people person" as I've never met a stranger. An intent listener. I always gather all the facts before making any determinations or decisions. I am fearless in always stating the truth and doing the right thing for all parties involved. I will truly represent the will of the people as their senator. Having a work ethic, good character and morals, integrity, honesty, and caring as a business owner is an advantage to running for public office. Bringing business efficiency to the state legislature is an advantage for the "people."
What would be your top priority upon winning office?
I will strive to bring transparency and public trust to all government activities. I will introduce a term limits bill for all state Legislature positions. I would deem Georgia Code 15-19-5 as "procedurally defective," thus banning state private attorneys from a plenary powers loophole. Among other top priorities to introduce are the Rule of Law and Public Safety Crime Bill, Voter Registration Integrity Bill, and Illegal Alien ICE Retainer Bill. We must all adhere to our great country's, "rule of law," the very fabric that holds our incredible Democratic Republic together for the functionality and safety of all. If you do the crime then you do the time!
What actions would you take to enhance government transparency and trust in government?
We must all adhere to public safety laws and the rule of law to keep the general public safe and free from harm. We must always strive to balance our state government and legislature budget. Choose our state expenditures frugally and wisely and keep the state out of debt with a state budget balanced every month. "We the people" don't work for the government. The government is supposed to work and represent . . ." WE The People." The most important task is to listen intently to what the people have to say and represent them in the Georgia Senate according to the "will of the people." Liberty and justice for all. May God bless the USA!
Do you believe Georgia elections are secure and what additional security measures can be taken?
We must have accurate, open, and transparent voting Integrity in our nation's elections. The entire voter registration process should be updated and verified annually to ensure that each voter is "vetted" and "verified" and are U.S. Citizens. It is absolutely bilious to think that deceased people are still on the voter rolls in 2024. We must have uniform election laws to ban "ballot harvesting." One vote, one verified voter, with a vetted voter's original signature. "We the people" should be honored to go and "cast your vote."Our right to vote has been fought, sacrificed, and died for by our past, present, and future American heroes. USA!
What is the government's responsibility to ensure affordable housing?
We must find solutions for Affordable Housing for citizens. We must keep the housing marketplace free of government overregulation though. The housing marketplace cannot be allowed to be controlled by a few corporate investors. There must be open and fair competition to have affordable housing pricing. Also, the government should encourage the development of affordable housing through the application of tax credits to encourage developers to build efficient, affordable housing developments for the citizens of the state. Also, economic inflation must be brought under control to make the "American dream" an affordable reality for all.
Do you believe public access to public records is sufficient in your jurisdiction and, if not, what steps do you support to remedy that?
State and federal tax revenues are the "people's money." Every penny of taxpayer funds should be spent in a fiscally wise and responsible way. Our elected officials work for "we the people." We should always expect and demand complete transparency. That is the key to keeping everyone honest and accountable to the very public that elected them to represent their will. Every citizen in the state should have open and easy access to all state of Georgia government public records. We must have a public "hotline" to have a forum to discuss and resolve issues facing the public when it comes to ease of access to all public records.
Use this essential Georgia voter guide to learn about the races and candidates on your ballot.
