Ballotpedia: Anthony Dickson

Anthony grew up in Griffin, Georgia, and graduated from Griffin High School. Attended Fort Valley State College on a football scholarship before transferring to Mercer University. Has an Masters in Business Administration from Strayer University. Anthony Dickson is a father of three children. 

Anthony Dickson worked in the public school system as both a paraprofessional and teacher.

Anthony Dickinson's campaign for State Representative is his first entry into politics. 

Anthony Dickson advocates for discussions on raising the minimum wage in Georgia, addressing the challenges faced by community members working long hours for insufficient pay.

- Anthony Dickson advocates for discussions on raising the minimum wage in Georgia, addressing the challenges faced by community members working long hours for insufficient pay.

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Anthony Dickson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports, "affordable healthcare" for all District 134 residents, noting the benefits of Medicaid expansion, including coverage for low-income individuals, children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities.

Anthony Dickson believes medicaid expansion will help citizens affected by COVID-19, and will address physical and mental health from the pandemic.

- Supports, "affordable healthcare" for all District 134 residents, noting the benefits of Medicaid expansion, including coverage for low-income individuals, children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities.
- Anthony Dickson believes medicaid expansion will help citizens affected by COVID-19, and will address physical and mental health from the pandemic.

Healthcare

The candidate's website says "as a Georgia House Representative for District 134, he will prioritize voting rights essential to democracy and an efficient Government. "

Supports ensuring every eligible voter in Georgia has the right to vote and that their votes are "counted without barriers".

- The candidate's website says "as a Georgia House Representative for District 134, he will prioritize voting rights essential to democracy and an efficient Government. "
- Supports ensuring every eligible voter in Georgia has the right to vote and that their votes are "counted without barriers".

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Anthony Dickson advocates for equitable education regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.

Said, "the discrepancy between low-income and high-income students requires our attention" and supports "investing more dollars into each student and increasing teachers' pay".

- Anthony Dickson advocates for equitable education regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.
- Said, "the discrepancy between low-income and high-income students requires our attention" and supports "investing more dollars into each student and increasing teachers' pay".

Education

Anthony Dickson

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