Information about Liz Hausmann's personal background is not available at this time.

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Liz has been Fulton County Commissioner for eleven years.

Fulton County Commission 

Liz Hausmann is the Fulton County Commissioner for District 1. She was first elected in 2011 and has served two terms. She previously served on the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections, the Fulton County Board of Education, and the Johns Creek City Council.

Says she will "work with our local and state officials to ensure Georgia has the most secure and up-to-date election system and practices"

- Says she will "work with our local and state officials to ensure Georgia has the most secure and up-to-date election system and practices"

Voting & Elections

Wants to expand Georgia's Opportunity Zones and provide entrepreneur tax credits for every job created

- Wants to expand Georgia's Opportunity Zones and provide entrepreneur tax credits for every job created

Economy

As of October 28, 2022, Liz Hausmann’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

As Fulton County Commissioner, supported reopening the Alpharetta jail

On the Johns Creek City Council, helped establish the police and fire departments for the city

- As Fulton County Commissioner, supported reopening the Alpharetta jail
- On the Johns Creek City Council, helped establish the police and fire departments for the city

Public Safety

Supports increased funding for mental health in schools

- Supports increased funding for mental health in schools

Education

Liz Hausmann

Josh has a bachelor's degree in international affairs and religion from the University of Georgia, a master's degree in public administration from the University of Georgia, and a law degree from Yale University.

Josh is a lawyers for ExpressJet airlines. He used to work for law firm Krevolin & Horst, LLC.

Ballotpedia

Josh McLaurin is currently the state representative for district 51. He was first elected in 2018 and has been in office for two terms.

Opposes "anti-democratic efforts by Georgia Republicans" including "restrictions on voting hours, drop boxes, and handing out water to people waiting in long lines"

Opposes SB 202, calling it a "voter suppression bill"

Argues that "attempts to obstruct access to the ballot box disproportionately impact minority communities"

- Opposes "anti-democratic efforts by Georgia Republicans" including "restrictions on voting hours, drop boxes, and handing out water to people waiting in long lines"
- Opposes SB 202, calling it a "voter suppression bill"
- Argues that "attempts to obstruct access to the ballot box disproportionately impact minority communities"

As of October 28, 2022, Josh McLaurin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes "that decisions about abortion and contraceptive use should be left up to individuals–not dictated by the government"

Opposes "the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade"

As State Representative, voted against restrictions on abortion access and reproductive freedom

As State Representative, supported of a bipartisan mental health bill "that ensures health insurers will pay for mental health and substance abuse treatment for those in our state who need it"

- Believes "that decisions about abortion and contraceptive use should be left up to individuals–not dictated by the government"
- Opposes "the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade"
- As State Representative, voted against restrictions on abortion access and reproductive freedom
- Supports fully expanding Medicaid 
- As State Representative, supported of a bipartisan mental health bill "that ensures health insurers will pay for mental health and substance abuse treatment for those in our state who need it"

Introduced legislation to mandate a five-day waiting period for all gun sales in the state

Co-sponsored a red-flag bill and legislation to provide for background checks.

Supports "investments in healthcare, quality education, and affordable housing that give people the opportunity they need to turn away from a life of crime"

Cosponsor of legislation "to eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecutions of rape and other sexual violence"

Cosponsor of a "a sexual assault reform bill which was signed into law by the Governor. . .[that] creates a statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits to ensure that no victim’s pursuit of justice falls through the cracks"

- Introduced legislation to mandate a five-day waiting period for all gun sales in the state
- Co-sponsored a red-flag bill and legislation to provide for background checks. 
- Opposes permitless carry laws
- Supports "investments in healthcare, quality education, and affordable housing that give people the opportunity they need to turn away from a life of crime"
- Cosponsor of legislation "to eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecutions of rape and other sexual violence"
- Cosponsor of a "a sexual assault reform bill which was signed into law by the Governor. . .[that] creates a statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits to ensure that no victim’s pursuit of justice falls through the cracks"

Josh McLaurin

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