AJC/ACC Voter Guide - Local & Legislative Questionnaire

Completed by Mel Keyton
on April 20, 2024
What is your name?
Mel Keyton
Tell us more about yourself.
I believe in balancing economic growth with public safety. I believe in accountability. I hope to bring more opportunities for home ownership. I am a native of the district that I am running for. I attended Continental Colony Elementary, Ralph J. Bunche Middle and Tri Cities High School. I am a proven servant to the community. I have fought against bad development and won. I adopt two roads and three creeks to ensure that the community is clean. I service all 32 cities daily in Dekalb County and have worked on numerous major developments. I want our government to work the way it is suppose to work.
What office are you running for?
State Representative, District 65
What is your party affiliation?
Democrat
Attach a photo of yourself
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Where did you go to school?
Tri Cities High School. Studied at Georgia Tech and Atlanta Technical college.
Provide the link to your campaign website.
https://www.votemelkeyton.com/
What is your job/occupation?
Engineer tech
What city/neighborhood do you live in?
City of South Fulton
Is this your first time running for office?
No
What experiences have best prepared you to hold elected office?
Experience in government and working on the federal consent decree. Currently serve as the HOA president for the Hampton Oaks property owners association. Managing a $400,000 budget.
What would be your top priority upon winning office?
Fixing the dangerous intersections on the state roads, create HOA legislation that will solve issues, make property title fraud a felony, fix the infrastructure problems and create grants and resources for seniors to help them keep their property.
What actions would you take to enhance government transparency and trust in government?
I will make sure that all government services and funding is being used properly by being on the right committee's.
Do you believe Georgia elections are secure and what additional security measures can be taken?
I would have to see before I can tell you if there are any loopholes.
What is government's responsibility to ensure affordable housing?
The government should provide a service for citizens who qualify.
Do you believe public access to public records is sufficient in your jurisdiction and, if not, what steps do you support to remedy that?
No but they are working on changing policies.