Ballotpedia, Tim Bearden

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Tim has been a resident of Haralson County since 1975, and currently resides in Carrollton with his wife. They have two adult children. 

Timothy is a government affairs manager for OUTFRONT Media, where he has been for over four years. He was previously a real estate broker associate at Metro West Realty, the deputy chief of staff for the Georgia General Assembly House of Representatives, executive director for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, state representative for the Georgia General Assembly House Of Representatives, and a law enforcement officer for the Douglasville Police Department. 

Timothy J. Bearden is currently the State Representative representing House District 30, where he has been since 2024. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives for the 68th district from 2005 to 2011. 

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Plans to reduce state income and corporate taxes, citing Georgia's surpluses, to let citizens retain more earnings and aid small businesses with costs. Advocates for technical education to bolster a skilled workforce without four-year degrees.

Plans to reduce state income taxes to allow people to retain more earnings and aid small businesses.

Believes in reducing corporate income taxes (to an eventual elimination) so businesses can grow and increase employment opportunities.

Advocates for technical education to bolster a skilled workforce without four-year degrees.

- Plans to reduce state income taxes to allow people to retain more earnings and aid small businesses.
- Believes in reducing corporate income taxes (to an eventual elimination) so businesses can grow and increase employment opportunities.
- Advocates for technical education to bolster a skilled workforce without four-year degrees.

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Timothy J. Bearden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Voting & Elections

The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Bearden wins Georgia Senate race; runoff set for state House

Plans to enact strict laws against Fentanyl trafficking in Georgia, supports mandatory minimums for traffickers, advocates for harsher penalties for assaults on law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, and aims to enhance school safety measures.

Plans to enact strict laws against Fentanyl trafficking in Georgia and supports mandatory minimums.

Advocates for harsher penalties for assaults on law enforcement and opposes defunding the police.

As Representative from 2005-2011, supported expanding gun rights.

- Plans to enact strict laws against Fentanyl trafficking in Georgia and supports mandatory minimums.
- Advocates for harsher penalties for assaults on law enforcement and opposes defunding the police.
- Opposes abortion.
- As Representative from 2005-2011, supported expanding gun rights.

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Timothy J. Bearden

Tim has been a resident of Haralson County since 1975, He resides in Carrollton with his wife, Triska. They have two adult children. 

Timothy J. Bearden is currently State Representative representing House District 30, where he has been since 2024. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives for the 68th district from 2005 to 2011. 

Supports strong border security, including a wall, and opposes Biden's immigration policies, which he views as enabling gangs and drug trafficking. Plans to continue legislative efforts against illegal immigration to enhance public safety.

Supports Second Amendment rights, authored significant gun reform in Georgia, and opposes government involvement in end-of-life decisions, advocating for patient and family authority. Committed to pro-life principles, backed by like-minded community.

Plans to enact strict laws against Fentanyl trafficking in Georgia and supports mandatory minimums

The candidate's website says, " He is also grateful to be supported by the pro-life community in the past and will continue to be 100% pro-life in the future."

As Representative from 2005-2011, he supported expanding gun rights.

- Plans to enact strict laws against Fentanyl trafficking in Georgia and supports mandatory minimums
- Advocates for harsher penalties for assaults on law enforcement and opposes defunding the police.
- The candidate's website says, " He is also grateful to be supported by the pro-life community in the past and will continue to be 100% pro-life in the future."
- As Representative from 2005-2011, he supported expanding gun rights.

Tim Bearden has been a resident of West Georgia since 1975, having moved to Haralson County and graduated from Bremen High School. He currently resides in Carrollton with his wife of 28 years, Triska, and they have two adult children. Information about the church he attends is not provided.

Timothy J. Bearden started his career in law enforcement with the Villa Rica Police Department and later served as a Sergeant with the motorcycle division for the Douglasville Police Department. He was elected as State Representative for House District 68 in Georgia and became the Chairman of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Timothy J. Bearden was elected as State Representative for House District 68 in 2004. During his tenure, he served as the Chairman of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

The candidate's website says, "MORE JOBS. LOWER TAXES"

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.