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Erick Eugene Allen

DEMOCRAT

Erick Eugene Allen is running for Cobb County Commissioner, District 2, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Erick holds a bachelor's degree in organizational development from Belmont University and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. He resides in the Vinings area with his wife and daughter. He serves as a board member for the Georgia Council of Recovery and as chairman for the Technology Society of Georgia.

Professional background

Erick works at Cornerstone OnDemand in various capacities as a Principal, St. Alliances Manager, and as an account manager. He has experience as an executive director with The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and as an Owner and Principal Consultant of his company, Level 4 Performance.

Political background

Erik Eugene Allen is a Georgia House Representative for District 40. He was elected to this position in 2020, and has served two terms.

Public Services

Supports efforts aimed to improve the environment, saying, "Between the fight against Sterigenics’ air pollution in my community to advocating for national environmental policy, I will always fight for a clean, safe planet. "

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Economy

Proclaims commitment "to keeping Cobb the best place to do business...[and]...the best place for workers to raise a family."

Plans to ensure every area of the Cobb County government are effective in providing quality service to county residents.

Opposes abolishing the Georgia state income tax, stating "people are not interested in election year ploys."

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Education

Opposes creating a new oversight agency tasked with regulating firms that accredit public schools.

Plans to focus on having teachers paid and resourced well.

Opposes the Georgia High School Association’s decision to ban transgender athletes from team sports, stating "This is a solution looking for a problem."

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Public Safety

Supports abortion and reproductive healthcare, stating "Reproductive rights and bodily autonomy are human rights. Period. I know that medical decisions are between Georgians and their doctors, without government interference."

Believes healthcare should be affordable, accessible, and sufficient for all Americans.

Plans continue advocating for Medicaid, believing it will provide more resourced for physical and mental health.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports affordable housing initiatives, stating "This is not just a quality of life issue but also a workforce issue....want to make sure our publics service, public safety, Healthcare, and education workforce can live in the communities they support..."

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Said there is a mobility issue that should be addressed with solutions along the lines of "light rail, bus rapid transit, and improved infrastructure."

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