Solomon Adesanya

As of 2023, Solomon Adesanya lived in Marietta, Georgia.[1] Adesanya earned a high school diploma from St. Gregory's College and a graduate degree from Georgia State University. His career experience includes owning a restaurant and working in business.[2][3]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Solomon Adesanya was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2022 and is seeking reelection for his third term. Solomon Adesanya currently serves on the Small Business Development Committee, the Economic Development Committee, and the Governmental Affairs Committee. He is also the House Minority Treasurer, a key role in setting the caucus agenda. Adesanya owns three healthy food restaurants in the Atlanta metro area. He is married with three daughters.

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?

My story is rooted in the American dream—I am committed to making sure that same opportunity exists for every family in Georgia.As a husband and father of three beautiful daughters, I understand what families need—safe neighborhoods, good schools, and economic stability.Inspired by my father’s values of hope and belief in the American dream, my leadership is about service—not politics. I stay laser focused on delivering real results for the people I represent.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Opportunities, Thriving Public Schools, Voting Rights.

Solomon Adesanya did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Solomon Adesanya is a husband and a father of two children in Cobb County public schools. Solomon is a small business owner in Cobb County and is a resident of Marietta. He attended Georgia State University master's of Public Policy with scholarly in-depth on how policy shapes our society.

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?

Teachers and schools have traditionally been on the front lines for students. For the past two years, teacher shortages have worsened due to a lack of support, resources, and adequate compensation. I will support legislation that ensures educators are paid just like other top professions so we can continue to attract, retain, and develop effective teachers and leaders.Georgia is one of the 14 states that has not adopted the expansion of Medicaid eligibility. In Georgia, many adults do not qualify for Medicaid. Adults between ages 19 and 64 without dependent children cannot get Medicaid coverage, and adults with dependents need to make below about $7,000 a year for a family of three to qualify. There is no convincing logic behind such a policy.Hate has caused many problems in our society and hasn't solved one yet. We have to change the structures and the systems that foster hate crimes and other forms of discrimination. Keeping our communities safe is at the top of my priorities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We've had the same funding formula for our public schools in Georgia for over 30 years. Georgia is one of only eight states in the U.S. that does not provide additional funding specifically to educate students living in poverty. In other states, funding reforms of the last 30 years have increased opportunities for lower-income schools and improved student achievement. My passion for quality public education is a driving force. I will fight every day to ensure all kids have a space to blossom.