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Alieka received a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Brenau University, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Central Michigan University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Argosy University. She resides in Clayton County with her fiancé and son. She attends Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church.

Alieka currently works as the Coordinating Supervisor of Instructional Resources for Clayton County Public Schools. She also has experience working in K-12 education.

Alieka Anderson was elected as Clayton County Commissioner in 2021, representing District 1, and served one term in this position. She also served as Chair and Vice Chair on the Clayton County Board of Education, representing District 8, from 2008 to 2021. 

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Supports improving trash management in the county. As Commissioner, she implemented Trash Pick Up days for District 1.

Wants to provide resources such as Meals on Wheels and recreational activities to senior residents of the county.

As Commissioner, she hosted several community events to engage with the families of Clayton County and she recently received the Community Leadership Award from The Heaven Help One Help All Foundation.

- Supports improving trash management in the county. As Commissioner, she implemented Trash Pick Up days for District 1.
- Wants to provide resources such as Meals on Wheels and recreational activities to senior residents of the county.
- As Commissioner, she hosted several community events to engage with the families of Clayton County and she recently received the Community Leadership Award from The Heaven Help One Help All Foundation.

Public Services

Wants to stimulate economic growth by bringing "better businesses, restaurants, and jobs to Clayton County on Day 1."

Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare for residents.

As Commissioner, she helped increase wages for first responders.

Said, "I have a plan to work with the school system and local businesses to ensure we are training our youth and young adults to meet the needs of businesses in this day and age."

- Wants to stimulate economic growth by bringing "better businesses, restaurants, and jobs to Clayton County on Day 1."
- Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare for residents.
- As Commissioner, she helped increase wages for first responders.
- Said, "I have a plan to work with the school system and local businesses to ensure we are training our youth and young adults to meet the needs of businesses in this day and age."

Economy

The candidate's website states, "Dr. Anderson loves education and loves to see what other school districts around the country are doing therefore, she has served as a team member and co-lead evaluator for Cognia as an Engagement Review Team Member."

Believes that education begins in the home and, through a positive connection between home and school, children can grow up to become productive citizens.

Said, "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing teachers out there. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for educating our future leaders do not go unnoticed."

- The candidate's website states, "Dr. Anderson loves education and loves to see what other school districts around the country are doing therefore, she has served as a team member and co-lead evaluator for Cognia as an Engagement Review Team Member."
- Believes that education begins in the home and, through a positive connection between home and school, children can grow up to become productive citizens.
- Said, "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing teachers out there. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for educating our future leaders do not go unnoticed."

Education

Said, "I believe through experienced leadership and cooperation with law enforcement, we can truly make Clayton County a safe place..."

Supports ensuring "those who make mistakes or have gotten mixed up in the wrong crowd are given the opportunities and resources necessary to break out of their ways and become great members of our community."

- Said, "I believe through experienced leadership and cooperation with law enforcement, we can truly make Clayton County a safe place..."
- Supports ensuring "those who make mistakes or have gotten mixed up in the wrong crowd are given the opportunities and resources necessary to break out of their ways and become great members of our community."

Public Safety

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Said, "In order for us to grow our County we need at least...200,000 taxpaying citizens who are going to come in buy homes and... [pay] those sales taxes...so we can bring our County forward."

As Commissioner, she developed a "community planning" program in order to update maps and find zones that are eligible for development.

Has met with builders to discuss some of the barriers that have slowed production in Clayton and has discussed ways to remedy these issues and upgrade processes.

- Said, "In order for us to grow our County we need at least...200,000 taxpaying citizens who are going to come in buy homes and... [pay] those sales taxes...so we can bring our County forward."
- As Commissioner, she developed a "community planning" program in order to update maps and find zones that are eligible for development.
- Has met with builders to discuss some of the barriers that have slowed production in Clayton and has discussed ways to remedy these issues and upgrade processes.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding and improving the county's public transit system.

- Supports expanding and improving the county's public transit system.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Alieka Anderson

Terry earned his degree in Finance from the Georgia Military College and a Bachelor of Science from World Changer’s Bible College. He also obtained master's and doctorate degrees in Theology from Restoration Theological Seminary. Baskin lives in Clayton County with his wife, LyCynthia, and their daughter. They are members of Lakewin Christian Center International, where Terry serves as an associate pastor.

Terry currently serves as the secretary and treasurer of the Development Authority of Clayton County. He previously worked as an officer and accountant in the Atlanta Police Department, an executive assistant to the Chairperson of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, and the Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner.

Terry Baskin is the first African American Tax Commissioner of Clayton County. He was elected in 2004 and served five terms.

Emphasizes the importance of creating unity among the diverse members of the community.

Advocates for community engagement through quarterly town halls, community forums, and focus groups.

- Emphasizes the importance of creating unity among the diverse members of the community.
- Advocates for community engagement through quarterly town halls, community forums, and focus groups.

Plans to stimulate economic growth through the Prosperity Pioneers Program, which aims to support local businesses with incentives, workforce development programs, and infrastructure investments.

Supports bringing restaurants and retail businesses to the county.

Wants to finish incomplete Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects and improve accountability and project management for the future.

Plans to expand the local economy, create jobs, and upgrade infrastructure.

Supports initiatives to support small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs.

- Plans to stimulate economic growth through the Prosperity Pioneers Program, which aims to support local businesses with incentives, workforce development programs, and infrastructure investments.
- Supports bringing restaurants and retail businesses to the county.
- Wants to finish incomplete Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects and improve accountability and project management for the future.
- Plans to expand the local economy, create jobs, and upgrade infrastructure.
- Supports initiatives to support small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs.

Aims to create equity for Clayton County Schools through a partnership with the school board and superintendent.

Supports the Education Excellence Initiative, which aims to reshape learning opportunities and ensure access to quality education for all.

- Aims to create equity for Clayton County Schools through a partnership with the school board and superintendent.
- Supports the Education Excellence Initiative, which aims to reshape learning opportunities and ensure access to quality education for all.

Supports community policing; plans to employ data-driven policing practices to reduce and prevent crime.

Plans to strengthen the relationship between the Sheriff's Department and the Clayton County Police force by defining responsibilities and providing the technology necessary to improve public safety.

- Supports community policing; plans to employ data-driven policing practices to reduce and prevent crime.
- Plans to strengthen the relationship between the Sheriff's Department and the Clayton County Police force by defining responsibilities and providing the technology necessary to improve public safety.

Supports expanding affordable housing in the Clayton County area.

Supports expanding and renovating healthcare and educational facilities to meet the demands of the growing population.

- Supports expanding affordable housing in the Clayton County area.
- Supports expanding and renovating healthcare and educational facilities to meet the demands of the growing population.

Supports investments in modern transportation, technological innovation, sustainable growth, and partnerships between the public and private sectors.

Emphasizes the urgent need for upgrades to aging infrastructure and limited public transportation options.

- Supports investments in modern transportation, technological innovation, sustainable growth, and partnerships between the public and private sectors.
- Emphasizes the urgent need for upgrades to aging infrastructure and limited public transportation options.

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Terry L. Baskin

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.

Clayton County Commission Chair Runoff, Democratic Primary

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