Joe Powers

Joe Powers earned a high school diploma from Stephens County High School. Powers attended Southern New Hampshire University and Piedmont College and graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 2007. Powers' career experience includes working as a communications consultant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A center leaning, fiscally conservative Democrat that works with the heart of a servant. I believe that education, rural healthcare and Medicaid expansion should be priorities for our state. Women should have the right to dignified healthcare and shouldn't have men or government dictating decisions that should be made between a woman and her doctor. Political figures shouldn't be against term limits and should be required to meet with their constituents, in person, quarterly at the very least. I believe in these things; I believe in common sense and a moral understanding of right vs. wrong. I believe the best way to serve is to shut up and listen first, take time for reflection second, and move forward in the best interests of those whom you serve.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Education that is unbiased, complete and honest is priority number one for the betterment of our students, school system and society as a whole.Medicaid expansion in the state of Georgia is fiscally responsible and past due for the State of Georgia. Rural Healthcare will not survive without it.Affordability is more than a buzz word. Georgia must stop cutting the legs out from under its citizens and local governments by giving corporate tax breaks with no consequences. Transparent agreements with businesses and strong local development authorities are critical to middle class community growth in Georgia.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Service, Education and Healthcare