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James Ronald Stephens attended Armstrong State & Mercer University and graduated with a degree in pharmacy. He lives with his wife, Janice, and they have two daughters and three grandchildren. He attends Richmond Hill Baptist Church. 

Ron Stephens (Georgia Representative)

Ron Stephens is currently the State Representative in State House District 164 and is currently serving his 15th term. 

Voted to reduce the state income tax by 10%.

As a State Representative, serves as Chairman of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee and has led efforts to create jobs that are not tourism based.

- Voted to reduce the state income tax by 10%.
- As a State Representative, serves as Chairman of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee and has led efforts to create jobs that are not tourism based.

Economy

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Supports full funding of Georgia’s Quality Basic Education formula to increase teacher staffing and pay.

- Supports full funding of Georgia’s Quality Basic Education formula to increase teacher staffing and pay.

Education

James Ronald Stephens

- 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.