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Michael Doc Rhett
DEMOCRAT
Michael Doc Rhett is running for Georgia State Senator, District 33.
Personal background
Michael was born and raised in public housing in Harlem, New York City, and attended Bishop Dubois Catholic High School. He has an Associate Degree in Administrative Management from the Community College of the United States Air Force, a Bachelors Degree in Communications from the University of Albany, Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Oklahoma, a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University, and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from University of Georgia Athens. He is a member of Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, Georgia.
Professional background
Prior to his political career, Michael was a Vocational, Educational, and Instructional Coordinator at Jefferson Place and City of Refuge. Additionally, he is a retired educator from the State of Georgia and a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. As part of his 25+ years of enlisted service, he has received the United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal.
Political background
Michael Rhett has been serving in the Georgia State Senate 2014, representing a portion of Cobb County. He is a member of several Senate committees, including the Higher Education Committee, Finance Committee, Judiciary Committee, Regulated Industries Committee, Voting Redistricting Committee, and Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee.
Economy
Supported legislation allowing local governments to petition the state to designate a banking improvement zone where residents have insufficient access to banks.
Has supported legislation to allow Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through a qualified service disabled veterans benefit organization.
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Energy & the Environment
As of July 25, 2024, Michael Doc Rhett’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Supported legislation to increase the personal allowance allotted for senior citizens in nursing homes to purchase personal hygiene and toiletry items to $70 dollars a month.
Supported legislation to ensure diagnostic breast examinations should not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements
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Voting & Elections
As of July 25, 2024, Michael Doc Rhett’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Safety
Supported legislation to provide inmates with a driver license or state identification card upon persons completing a term of incarceration"
Supported legislation allowing a free weapon permit for law enforcement officers who had to retire honorably because of a disability
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Education
Supports scholarships for disabled veterans attending Georgia Technical Colleges.
Supported legislation to provide funding for a Georgia Veterans Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center in Cobb County... to renovate part of Chattahoochee Technical College's Marietta Campus, outfitting the technical school for veteran-specific training programs."
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