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David has a master's degree in applied systems engineering from Georgia Tech and a bachelor's degree in nanoengineering from UC San Diego. He was a member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). David grew up in rural Northern California.

David previously worked as the Cyber Threat Hunt Lead for the US Army European Command. Previously, he was a defense contractor working on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. David also served in the US Army National Guard as a Cyber Operations Officer.

David Christian Byrne's campaign for state representative in state house district 131 is his first entry into politics. 

Proposes a maximum federal interest rate of 5%.

Believes minimum wage should be decided so that rent does not exceed 30% of income.

- Proposes a maximum federal interest rate of 5%.
- Believes minimum wage should be decided so that rent does not exceed 30% of income.

Economy

The Augusta Press: District 131 candidate sets to create a brighter future with real solutions

Supports increased use of clean energy sources, including nuclear, geothermal, solar, and wind.

- Supports increased use of clean energy sources, including nuclear, geothermal, solar, and wind.

Energy & the Environment

Proposes capping annual drug price increases at 7% for companies that use federal grants.

- Proposes capping annual drug price increases at 7% for companies that use federal grants.

Healthcare

As of March 19, 2024, David Christian Byrne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Supports a prison pre-release program to reduce the likelihood of convicted criminals reoffending.

Proposes state dormitories and assisted release programs to reduce the homeless population.

Opposes open carry laws that allow for public display of firearms.

According to his website, he believes full incarceration should be "reserved for violent criminals and habitual offenders"

Supports expansion of volunteer work as punishment instead of prison sentences.

- Supports a prison pre-release program to reduce the likelihood of convicted criminals reoffending.
- Proposes state dormitories and assisted release programs to reduce the homeless population.
- Opposes open carry laws that allow for public display of firearms.
- Supports concealed carry permits.
- According to his website, he believes full incarceration should be "reserved for violent criminals and habitual offenders"
- Supports expansion of volunteer work as punishment instead of prison sentences.

Public Safety

Supports "competitive" compensation for teachers.

Wants to create education tracks for high school students.

Wants to replace multiple-choice testing in schools with in-person essay writing.

Supports expanding the HOPE scholarship to all Georgians in exchange for 20 hours of community service.

Supports expanding Georgia Virtual Schools (GAVS) to pre-record all courses and reserve teachers for question & answer sessions.

Supports equal school funding per students with additional funding for schools facing challenges.

- Supports "competitive" compensation for teachers.
- Wants to create education tracks for high school students.
- Wants to replace multiple-choice testing in schools with in-person essay writing.
- Supports expanding the HOPE scholarship to all Georgians in exchange for 20 hours of community service.
- Supports expanding Georgia Virtual Schools (GAVS) to pre-record all courses and reserve teachers for question & answer sessions.
- Supports equal school funding per students with additional funding for schools facing challenges.

Education

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David Christian Byrne

David Byrne has a master's degree in applied systems engineering from Georgia Tech and a bachelor's degree in nanoengineering from UC San Diego. He was a member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). David grew up in rural Northern California.

David Byrne previously worked as the Cyber Threat Hunt Lead for the US Army European Command. Previously, he was a defense contractor working on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. David also served in the US Army National Guard as a Cyber Operations Officer.

This is David Byrne's first entry into politics.

Proposes a maximum federal interest rate of 5%

Believes minimum wage should be decided so that rent does not exceed 30% of income

- Proposes a maximum federal interest rate of 5%
- Believes minimum wage should be decided so that rent does not exceed 30% of income

Supports increased use of clean energy sources, including nuclear, geothermal, solar, and wind

- Supports increased use of clean energy sources, including nuclear, geothermal, solar, and wind

Proposes capping annual drug price increases at 7% for companies that use federal grants

- Proposes capping annual drug price increases at 7% for companies that use federal grants

Supports a prison pre-release program to reduce the likelihood of convicted criminals reoffending

Proposes state dormitories and assisted release programs to reduce the homeless population

Opposes open carry laws that allow for public display of firearms

Supports expansion of volunteer work as punishment instead of prison sentences

- Supports a prison pre-release program to reduce the likelihood of convicted criminals reoffending
- Proposes state dormitories and assisted release programs to reduce the homeless population
- Opposes open carry laws that allow for public display of firearms
- Supports concealed carry permits
- According to his website, he believes full incarceration should be "reserved for violent criminals and habitual offenders"
- Supports expansion of volunteer work as punishment instead of prison sentences

Supports "competitive" compensation for teachers

Wants to create education tracks for high school students

Wants to replace multiple-choice testing in schools with in-person essay writing

Supports expanding the HOPE scholarship to all Georgians in exchange for 20 hours of community service

Supports expanding Georgia Virtual Schools (GAVS) to pre-record all courses and reserve teachers for question & answer sessions

Supports equal school funding per students with additional funding for schools facing challenges

- Supports "competitive" compensation for teachers
- Wants to create education tracks for high school students
- Wants to replace multiple-choice testing in schools with in-person essay writing
- Supports expanding the HOPE scholarship to all Georgians in exchange for 20 hours of community service
- Supports expanding Georgia Virtual Schools (GAVS) to pre-record all courses and reserve teachers for question & answer sessions
- Supports equal school funding per students with additional funding for schools facing challenges

As of April 2, 2024, David Christian Byrne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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