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Arlene attended City University of New York for a bachelor's in computer information sciences and management, Devry University for a master's degree in project management, and Northcentral University for a Doctor of Business Administration. She is currently enrolled in a Juris Master's Program at Florida State University School of Law with an expected graduation in May 2025. She currently resides in Norcross, Georgia and has one daughter. 

Arlene is currently a consultant for InfoSense Group and works as a cybersecurity professional. She is an experienced project manager and has worked in finance, banking, media entertainment, and healthcare. 

Arlene Beckles was elected to serve on the Norcross City Council from 2021 to 2024. She is currently running for Georgia State House to represent District 96.

Proposes subsidizing housing costs, revising zoning laws to allow more residential buildings, and offering incentives to developers to include affordable units to ensure affordable housing.

Supports preserving existing affordable housing and rental assistance programs

Hopes to expand public transit by "expanding bike lanes, and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure."

Advocates for "equal compensation for equal effort" and hopes to remove barriers to success for women and other vulnerable populations in the region.

- Proposes subsidizing housing costs, revising zoning laws to allow more residential buildings, and offering incentives to developers to include affordable units to ensure affordable housing.
- Supports preserving existing affordable housing and rental assistance programs
- Hopes to expand public transit by "expanding bike lanes, and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure."
- Advocates for "equal compensation for equal effort" and hopes to remove barriers to success for women and other vulnerable populations in the region.

Economy

Wants to install sustainable initiatives to "improve accessibility, and reduce congestion, fostering a more connected and environmentally friendly community for all residents."

- Wants to install sustainable initiatives to "improve accessibility, and reduce congestion, fostering a more connected and environmentally friendly community for all residents."

Energy & the Environment

Supports abortion and access to reproductive healthcare.

Plans to prioritize preventative healthcare, mental health services, and maternal healthcare.

Wants to expand medical services and reduce healthcare disparities "ensuring every resident can access affordable, high-quality healthcare."

- Supports abortion and access to reproductive healthcare.
- Plans to prioritize preventative healthcare, mental health services, and maternal healthcare.
- Wants to expand medical services and reduce healthcare disparities "ensuring every resident can access affordable, high-quality healthcare."

Healthcare

Advocates for regular audits of voting machines, strengthening the security protocols, and increased training for election officials on cybersecurity threats. Suggests using paper ballots as a backup.

Wants to promote regular public reporting on government activities and spending, clear channels for public feedback, and open access to government data.

Proposes reducing fees associated with obtaining public records and hopes to shorten response times for record requests.

- Advocates for regular audits of voting machines, strengthening the security protocols, and increased training for election officials on cybersecurity threats. Suggests using paper ballots as a backup.
- Wants to promote regular public reporting on government activities and spending, clear channels for public feedback, and open access to government data.
- Proposes reducing fees associated with obtaining public records and hopes to shorten response times for record requests.

Voting & Elections

As of March 19, 2024, Arlene Beckles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Said she plans to "Advocate for funding that is sustainable, modernized facilities, and innovative educational programs."

- Said she plans to "Advocate for funding that is sustainable, modernized facilities, and innovative educational programs."

Education

Arlene Beckles

Arlene Beckles attended City University of New York where she received a Bachelors in Computer Information Sciences and Management and Devry University where she received a Masters degree in Project Management. 
 She is currently enrolled in a Juris Master's Program at Florida State University School of Law. She currently resides in Norcross, Georgia. 

Arlene Beckles has experience as a Project Manager and working for the City Council. She has been working as a Consultant for a Technology Company. 

As of April 29, 2024, Arlene Beckles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports policies that combat "housing discrimination, and promoting affordable housing initiatives. I pledge to tirelessly safeguard residents' rights, fostering inclusive communities."

Plans to expand public transit by "expanding bike lanes, and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure."

- Supports policies that combat "housing discrimination, and promoting affordable housing initiatives. I pledge to tirelessly safeguard residents' rights, fostering inclusive communities."
- Plans to expand public transit by "expanding bike lanes, and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure."

Supports abortion and access to reproductive healthcare as she prioritizes "safeguarding reproductive freedoms, empowering individuals, and promoting reproductive justice for every resident."

Plans to prioritize preventative healthcare and mental health services.

- Supports abortion and access to reproductive healthcare as she prioritizes "safeguarding reproductive freedoms, empowering individuals, and promoting reproductive justice for every resident."
- Wants to expand medical services and reduce healthcare disparities "ensuring every resident can access affordable, high-quality healthcare."
- Plans to prioritize preventative healthcare and mental health services.

Said she plans to "Advocate for funding that is sustainable, modernized facilities, and innovative educational programs...
committed to empowering educators, supporting diverse learning needs... for every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally."

- Said she plans to "Advocate for funding that is sustainable, modernized facilities, and innovative educational programs...
committed to empowering educators, supporting diverse learning needs... for every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally."

Plas to expand public transit by "expanding bike lanes, and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure."

- Supports policies that combat "housing discrimination, and promoting affordable housing initiatives. I pledge to tirelessly safeguard residents' rights, fostering inclusive communities."
- Plas to expand public transit by "expanding bike lanes, and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure."

As of April 12, 2024, Arlene Beckles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports abortion and access to reproductive healthcare as she vows to "safeguarding reproductive freedoms, empowering individuals, and promoting reproductive justice for every resident."

- Supports abortion and access to reproductive healthcare as she vows to "safeguarding reproductive freedoms, empowering individuals, and promoting reproductive justice for every resident."
- Wants to expand medical services and reduce healthcare disparities "ensuring every resident can access affordable, high-quality healthcare."
- Plans to prioritize preventative healthcare and mental health services.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.