Motivation for running for office

I am running for the Georgia House District 113th because I want to make this state a better place for my son. I want to make Highway 316 safe with T-SPLOST funds and not with tolls. I want to save the HOPE Scholarship for our students and have an income cap for eligibility requirements. I want to tighten tax loopholes on mega-corporations and end sweetheart deals for legislators. We need more transparent and ethical government business and no more good old boy back room dealings with public officials making money from the government land deals at inflated prices. It is time to restore honor and integrity with our elected officials. Please vote for Dan Matthews for House 113 Special Election Run Off either early this week 8-5 Monday through Friday at your county Board of Election office usually near your Courthouse or at the usual polling place Tuesday, July 19.

I love driving to Bostwick and Crawford, to North High Shoals and Apalachee, to Bogart and Winterville. This is an amazing district full of interesting people who are smart enough to realize who really shares their values and believes, who is not a tool of the banking industry, and who will do best for the voters of the 113th House District.

Remember you are eligible to vote in this Run Off even if you did not vote in the Special Election back in June as long as you meet registration and residency requirements. The district stretches from Bogart to Crawford, Winterville to Bostwick. If you your usual voting place is at Timothy or Cleveland Road schools, or Whit Davis or Barnett Shoals elementary in Athens-Clarke, then you may vote in this important election. If you live and are registered to vote anywhere in Oconee County, Georgia, you may vote in this vital election. Please consider voting for Dan Matthews. Call me at 706-769-1131 if you have and questions. Thank you very much.
Location: 1081 Katie Ln, Watkinsville, GA 30677, USA

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