Samuel Park

Samuel Park was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Park earned bachelor's degrees in economics and political science from Georgia State University in 2009, a juris doctor from Georgia State University in 2013, and a master's degree in law from American University in 2014. His career experience includes working as general counsel with Positive Impact Health Centers, an associate litigation attorney with The Semrad Law Firm, and a legal aide to then-Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin.[1][2][3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Representative Sam Park is the first Asian American Democrat and first openly gay man elected to the Georgia State Legislature. He is the grandson of refugees from the Korean War and son of Korean immigrants. Sam is a native Georgian, born and raised by a single mother. He became the first lawyer in his family and obtained his Masters in Law, Politics, and Legislation. Inspired by his mother's battle against terminal cancer, which taught him that access to healthcare is a matter of life or death, Sam ran for office in 2016 to ensure every Georgian has access to healthcare. Sam serves in leadership as a Deputy Whip in the Georgia House Democratic Caucus and as Chair of the Gwinnett State House Delegation. In his professional capacity, Sam serves as General Counsel for Positive Impact Health Centers working to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in 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?

A vote for Sam is a vote for a healthier Georgia. We must address Georgia’s ongoing health care challenges by expanding Medicaid to provide coverage to more than 500,000 Georgians; draw down billions of Georgia taxpayer dollars to support our struggling hospitals; and create 64,000 healthcare jobs to address the current work force shortage.A vote for Sam is a vote for public education. I will invest more in public education from early childhood development and universal pre-k to ensuring access to higher education and technical college through needs-based aid.A vote for Sam is a vote for a stronger Democracy. I want to strengthen our Democracy by protecting the people’s right to vote by repealing SB 202 and other anti-voter laws; take money out of politics; and enact an independent redistricting commission.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

If re-elected, I will continue to work on addressing Georgia’s healthcare challenges because that remains one of our biggest unmet needs. While we have made incremental progress, much remains to be done. Medicaid expansion remains good public policy, as demonstrated in 38 other states. Covering our uninsured population, would reduce the billions of uncompensated healthcare costs that have forced so many hospitals in Georgia to close, and expand access to preventative care that will improve health outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. Much work remains to be done to decrease maternal and infant mortality. We need to work on improving the finance and delivery of long-term care given our rapidly aging population; strengthen our public health system in preparation for the outbreak of infectious disease; end the HIV epidemic or decrease new HIV diagnoses by 90% by 2030; and address childhood trauma and mental health issues of students and youth.

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

In 2012, I interned for Stacey Abrams who opened wide the doors of opportunity for me, and helped me begin my path into public service. The first lesson she taught me was to do no harm and serve others. By her example, she taught me that leadership in government is about using the power you have to be a voice for the voiceless and to help those in need.

Stacey also taught me to be fearless in being my authentic self because it will help break barriers, create space for others, and help harness our full diversity in service to our Democracy and community. Stacey has inspired me to be ambitious; to dream big and fight hard.

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

I recall watching news of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing when I was around 9 years old.

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

I tutored kids throughout middle and high school for about 5 years to help my family make ends meet. After I graduated high school, I took a year off to help my family open a small business. I've also had multiple jobs as a bank teller and a waiter or server while in college.

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