Georgia Assembly Profile

John is originally from Atlanta. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Georgia State University and a master's degree in finance from Kennesaw State University. He lives with his wife, Beverly. They have two children. They attend Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

John is an accountant. He works for State Tax Incentives. He used to work for KPMG, G.E. Capital, SunTrust and Monarch Private Capital.

John is currently state representative for district 46. He was first elected in 2011 and has been in office for five terms. He is chair of the retirement committee.

Wants to lower taxes, including personal income tax and corporate income taxes.

Plans to get rid of regulations on businesses.

Supports cutting funding to government programs and wants to limit government spending "to the rate of population growth and/or inflation."

- Wants to lower taxes, including personal income tax and corporate income taxes. 
- Plans to get rid of regulations on businesses. 
- Wants to reduce traffic congestions. 
- Supports cutting funding to government programs and wants to limit government spending "to the rate of population growth and/or inflation."

Economy

Voting & Elections

Opposes the Affordable Card Act. He said, "[w]e must do everything in our power in Georgia to fight implementation of Obama's socialized healthcare plan."

Said, "I am 100% pro-life" and wants to "protect the sanctity of marriage."

- Opposes the Affordable Card Act. He said, "[w]e must do everything in our power in Georgia to fight implementation of Obama's socialized healthcare plan." 
- Said, "I am 100% pro-life" and wants to "protect the sanctity of marriage."

Healthcare

As a state representative, supported fully funding public schools.

- Supports private school vouchers. 
- As a state representative, supported fully funding public schools.

Education

Wants to expand gun rights. Said, "I will oppose any liberal effort to trample upon our right to bear arms."

- Wants to expand gun rights. Said, "I will oppose any liberal effort to trample upon our right to bear arms."

Public Safety

John Carson

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