Richard Wright

Wright earned a B.S. in business administration from Herzing College, an M.B.A. from Stayer University, and an M.L.S. from Arizona State University. He attended Georgetown University Law School.[1]His career experience includes working as a certified public accountant. Wright has been affiliated with the American Bar Association and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.[2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Robert N Wright is a Democrat running for Lt. Governor of Georgia.

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?

Stabilize Georgia Health care by creating Georgia Modified Healthcare Program. Crafting a policy that provides quality insurance for Georgia citizens across age brackets is critical for citizens, employers and all stakeholders in Georgia. 400,000 plus are currently in the doughnut hold with another 200,000 to 700,000 becoming uninsurance over the next 10 years is a morale issue. We as leaders must act and must act now to make mitigate this issue. With over 11 billion dollars in undesignated funds not acting and providing healthcare to Georgia residents would be a dereliction of duty on leadership part.Stabilize housing throughout the state of Georgia. I look forward to pushing legislation that focuses on stainable growth housing for our young citizens and quality long term solutions for Georgia seniors. I believe growth is a very important part of life. As a person who dropped out of high school, I myself understand that growth through education is critical to a person's life trajectory. We can create stainable growth housing that offers and, in some cases, demands our young citizens grow. GED classes on site, certification classes on site as part of subsidized rental assistance. Our seniors deserve quality housing. Investing in bridge financing to developers to provide our seniors, quality housing is the least we can do.Make life more affordable for all Georgia citizens. I understand how expensive life has become for Georgia residents. Our light bills have risen due to 6 rate hikes in 3 years. Our grocery bills are still too high. Maintenace on our cars are a lot due to Georgia infrastructure needs. Daycare prices require a side job to pay for and that's after working a 3rd job to afford housing. Georgia needs a CPA who understand how to push legislation that is focuses on, how can we effectively invest taxpayer dollars. $1 dollar paid in; $1.25 worth of services and opportunities created and returned back to Georgia citizens. Small business tax incentives to create high paying jobs. Investment in infrastructure that save $600 in tires not a $250 rebate.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxation, Safety, Transporation and Providing for our most vulnerable citizens.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The only constitutional responsibility that the Georgia assembly has is to pass a budget. As a CPA, I would want a CPA heavily involved in that process. If you show me your budget, I will show you who you are. The other is my disposition. I believe in working with people for the betterment of the people. A lost art in today's politics.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus Christ because he is the son of God.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Leadership, communication and disposition.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To make the lives of each citizen better.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy of leadership, of service. Hopefully I can lead us the USA of the mountain top to the promise land.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

MLK Jr Birthday becoming a national holiday. I was 6 or 7.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Bus boy 7 months

What is your favorite book? Why?

A Book about SEC law.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

A superhero who could jump high and go hot and cold as the same time.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Have confidence in myself.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Leadership. Managers manage and leaders lead.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Hopefully I can run a race where I can keep the powers the Lieutenant Governor has. History says no, but I am confident in my ability to run a race that the people of Georgia will respect and push ideas that make their live better.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe if you possess certain skills, a person can be effective anywhere in any position. Everyone has had a 1st day in every position.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Again leadership. The Lieutenant Governor is the leader of the GA Senate. Leadership is one of life's most important skill.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

I think it's a good idea, but the better idea is for citizens to vote in legislators that craft good legislation.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

A guy as me why was I different than the last 10 candidates who asked him for his vote. I said I can't make up for their failures, i can only offer my hand in service and together we can succeed together. You have to vote.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Getting my CPA license.

Richard N. Wright did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Richard N. Wright did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Wright's campaign website stated the following:

Equality in Policing

Relationship: Relationship building between the City of Atlanta’s citizens and APD by ending policing zones and implement district policing.

PAL: Via the Police Athletic League, beginning summer 2022, creation of a Basketball league of 12 teams (one from each District) versus APD Officers of the same district.

GREAT: Gang Related Education And Training program will teach kids to avoid aspects of gang life.

Officer Day Program: The Officer Day” program at schools in Atlanta will include officer’s visitation at Atlanta schools within their District to meet kids and parents.

SmartATLANTA

Sustainability: Create an Office of Sustainability which will create the blueprint for a SmartATLANTA.

Your Block, Your Voice: A suggestion box where citizens can let city leaders know about Issues in their communities using innovative technology.

Small Business Dept.: (SBD) will work with business associations in each District to help streamline business license/permit processes and assist in increasing the number of successful small businesses in Atlanta.

100 for 100 Program: 100 for 100 Program will raise $100 million in capital for 100 minority businesses, while also creating a an accelerated MBA Program for entrepreneurs.

K-12 Education

Institutes of Atlanta: Creation of 10 institutes to advance the math and science skills of students from disadvantage backgrounds. Institutes will include Katherine B. Johnson Aerospace Institute; Joseph L. Searless III Investment Banking Institute; John C. CaDena Debate and Public Speaking Institute; John W Cromwell Accounting and Finance Institute; Zelda B.W. Valdes Fashion Institute; Luis Barragan Architect Institute; Mary Jackson Mathematics and Science Institute; John S. Ford Computer Engineering Institute; Molina Mario Chemistry and Environmental Science Institute; Chien–Shiung Wu Physics and Green Infrastructure Institute.

Homeless/Mental Health

TIBIS Program: Transferring Individuals Back into Society (TIBIS) Program is a 12-month program which will engage with Atlanta’s unsheltered population. By using city property, the program will offer mental health, physical testing, and life skills building programs to the homeless.[3]

—Richard Wright's campaign website (2021)[4]