Fayette News, Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Qualify for Georgia’s Congressional 6th District

Ballotpedia, Mandisha Thomas

Mandisha is originally from Oakland, California. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Grambling State University and a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University. 

Mandisha owns a health policy consulting company. She previously worked as a legislative aide for the Georgia General Assembly and worked on Nancy Pelosi’s campaign for the California General Assembly.

Mandisha Ann-Marie Thomas is currently representing House District 65 in the Georgia House of Representatives, where she has been since 2020. She is currently on her second term. She serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Industry and Labor, Information and Audits, and Energy Utilities and Telecommunications committees. Additionally, she was appointed to the House Minority Caucus Whip Team for the 2021-2022 legislative term. She previously ran in 2018 for Georgia House of Representatives District 65, but did not win. 

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Plans to amend Georgia's development authority laws to prevent governing authority members from chairing such entities and require local consent for property acquisition and projects within municipalities and school systems.

Sponsored a bill to amend Georgia's development authority laws to prevent governing authority members from chairing such entities and require local consent for property acquisition and projects within municipalities and school systems.

Plans to amend Georgia's consumer protection laws to classify certain rental property practices as unfair trade, addressing housing issues and repealing conflicting statutes.

Sponsored a bill on consumer protection laws to classify certain rental property practices as unfair trade, addressing housing issues and repealing conflicting statutes.

Said, "I am in support of the 2022 Infrastructure bill... I will work toward comprehensive policies aimed at addressing crucial issues that impact the well-being of our state and its residents."

Said, "I wish to highlight a crucial aspect of our state's well-being — the cultivation of agriculture and the support needed for our new farmers."

The candidate's website says, "A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and procedures for certification of minority business enterprises... so as to provide for training regarding competitive bidding evaluation factors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."

The candidate's website says, "Commerce and trade; specify that certain conduct related to the rental of real property to be used as a dwelling shall constitute an unfair trade practice"

The candidate's website says, "Fair Businesses Practices Act; allow actions for violations to be brought in a representative capacity"

Supports amending Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act to permit representative lawsuits for violations, address related issues, ensure effective date and applicability, and repeal conflicting legislation.

The candidate's website says, "Property; landlords to provide residential tenants with a notice of tenants' rights and responsibilities; require"

The candidate's website says, "State government; competitive bidding evaluation factors; provide for training"

Supports amending Georgia's landlord-tenant law to mandate landlords give tenants a notice outlining their rights and responsibilities, addressing related issues, and repealing conflicting legislation.

The candidate's website says, "Create Good Paying Union Jobs: Supporting the creation of well-paying union jobs enhances job security and ensures that workers are adequately compensated for their contributions."

Supports the creation of well-paying union jobs to enhance job security and ensure that workers are adequately compensated.

The candidate's website says, "Hire Registered Apprentices: Promoting registered apprenticeships fosters skill development and provides individuals with valuable hands-on experience in various industries."

Promotes registered apprenticeships to foster skill development and provide individuals with hands-on experience in various industries.

The candidate's website says, "Livable Wage Housing: Implementing policies to address the affordability of housing is essential for ensuring that all residents have access to safe and secure living spaces."

Wants to address the affordability of housing to make sure all residents have access to safe and secure living spaces.

The candidate's website says, "Revitalize American Manufacturing: Supporting initiatives to revitalize American manufacturing contributes to economic resilience and the creation of stable job markets."

Supports initiatives to revitalize American manufacturing contributes to economic resilience and the creation of stable job markets."

The candidate's website says, "Advocating for Increased Support for New Farmers in Georgia"

Advocates for increased support for new farmers in Georgia.

- Supports the creation of well-paying union jobs to enhance job security and ensure that workers are adequately compensated.
- Promotes registered apprenticeships to foster skill development and provide individuals with hands-on experience in various industries.
- Wants to address the affordability of housing to make sure all residents have access to safe and secure living spaces.
- Supports initiatives to revitalize American manufacturing contributes to economic resilience and the creation of stable job markets."
- Advocates for increased support for new farmers in Georgia.

Economy

The candidate's website says, "Create Clean Energy Jobs: Investing in the clean energy sector not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also stimulates economic growth by creating employment opportunities."

The candidate's website says, "Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for mitigating the impact of climate change and preserving our natural environment."

The candidate's website says, "EV Charging Stations: Supporting the widespread availability of electric vehicle charging stations encourages the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation options."

The candidate's website says, "A RESOLUTION supporting a state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050, the creation of thriving-wage green jobs, and an equitable clean energy transition; and for other purposes."

The candidate's website says, "She is the founder of the Georgia Environmental Justice Education and Awareness Symposium, the Apple Day Mobile Unit Health Fair of Georgia and the Georgia Green Thumb Awards. ... Rep. Thomas also has served on the boards of several organizations, including Market 166 Co-Op and Grocery Kitchen, ... and the South Fulton Food Policy Council."

The candidate's website says, "She is the founder of the Georgia Environmental Justice Education and Awareness Symposium... Rep. Thomas also has served on the boards of several organizations, including... the South Fulton Food Policy Council... and serves on the boards for Global Kingdom Academy, an agricultural based boarding school for boys, and the Fulton County Citizens Environmental Board."

The candidate's website says, "Attack Climate Crisis: Taking decisive actions to address the climate crisis is crucial for safeguarding our environment and the future of generations to come."

Believes it is important to take actions to address climate change, such as lowering greenhouse gas emissions

The candidate's website says, "Electric Cooperatives: Encouraging the development of electric cooperatives enhances community-based energy solutions and promotes local economic development."

Wants to encourage the development of electric cooperatives to create solutions and promotes local economic development and increase availability of electric vehicle charging stations 

The candidate's website says, "Rebates and Tax Incentives: Providing rebates and tax incentives serves as a positive reinforcement for individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable practices."

Supports rebates and tax incentives as way for individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable practices.

The candidate's website says, "A state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050; support"

Supports  state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050

The candidate's website says, "Lower Energy Cost: Exploring avenues to lower energy costs not only benefits households but also supports businesses and promotes economic growth."

The candidate's website says, "Exploring avenues to lower energy costs not only benefits households but also supports businesses and promotes economic growth."

- Believes it is important to take actions to address climate change, such as lowering greenhouse gas emissions
- Wants to encourage the development of electric cooperatives to create solutions and promotes local economic development and increase availability of electric vehicle charging stations 
- Supports rebates and tax incentives as way for individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable practices.
- Supports  state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050
- The candidate's website says, "Exploring avenues to lower energy costs not only benefits households but also supports businesses and promotes economic growth."

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "Assistance With Prescription Drug Cost: Advocating for measures to reduce the burden of prescription drug costs on individuals and families is essential for ensuring access to necessary medications."

Advocates to reduce prescription drug costs on individuals and families.

The candidate's website says, "Lower Healthcare Cost: Implementing policies that lead to more affordable healthcare will contribute to the overall well-being of Georgia's residents, making quality healthcare accessible to all."

Wants to implement policies for more affordable healthcare to contribute to the well-being of Georgia's residents and make healthcare accessible to all.

- Advocates to reduce prescription drug costs on individuals and families.
- Wants to implement policies for more affordable healthcare to contribute to the well-being of Georgia's residents and make healthcare accessible to all.

Healthcare

Said, "Honestly, 2 years as a term is very daunting. You're literally running every one year and 3 months. You're sworn in January, you finish out that year. You qualify again the next year in March. 15 months."

Supports a 4-year term limit for Representatives.

Said, "On the Congressional level I do feel as though you need at minimum 8 to 12 years in Congress to be able make an impact."

- Said, "Honestly, 2 years as a term is very daunting. You're literally running every one year and 3 months. You're sworn in January, you finish out that year. You qualify again the next year in March. 15 months."
- Supports a 4-year term limit for Representatives.
- Said, "On the Congressional level I do feel as though you need at minimum 8 to 12 years in Congress to be able make an impact."

Voting & Elections

As of March 19, 2024, Mandisha Ann-Marie Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "an agricultural based boarding school for boys, and the Fulton County Citizens Environmental Board."

Dedicated to collaborating with US Secretary of Education to improve student achievement and prepare students for global competitiveness.

- Dedicated to collaborating with US Secretary of Education to improve student achievement and prepare students for global competitiveness.

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Mandisha Ann-Marie Thomas

Mandisha Ann-Marie Thomas is currently representing House District 65 in the Georgia House of Representatives, where she has been since 2020. She is currently on her second term. She serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Industry and Labor, Information and Audits, and Energy Utilities and Telecommunications committees. Additionally, she was appointed to the House Minority Caucus Whip Team for the 2021-2022 legislative term. She previously ran in 2018 for Georgia House of Representatives District 65 and lost. 

Mandisha Ann-Marie Thomas is a 15-year resident with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Grambling State University and a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University. Details about her family, church attendance, and specific residential address are not provided in the information given.

Mandisha Ann-Marie Thomas is a State Representative for House District 65 in Georgia, elected in 2020, and serves on several committees including Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Industry and Labor, and Information and Audits. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration. Her prior experience includes working on Nancy Pelosi’s campaign for the California General Assembly, serving as a legislative aide for the Georgia General Assembly, and being involved in South Fulton’s city-hood efforts. Additionally, she has been a business owner and healthcare industry expert.

Mandisha Ann-Marie Thomas was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2020, representing House District 65. She serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Industry and Labor, Information and Audits, and Energy Utilities and Telecommunications committees. Additionally, she was appointed to the House Minority Caucus Whip Team for the 2021-2022 legislative term.

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