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Phillip Adeniyi Olaleye

DEMOCRAT

Phillip Adeniyi Olaleye is running for Georgia State Representative, District 59, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Phillip Adeniyi Olaleye is from Stone Mountain, Georgia. He attended Duke University and Harvard University. He and his wife, Sabrina, live in Summerhill with their two sons.

Professional background

Phillip is the executive director of Next Generation Men & Women, a nonprofit that serves high school students in Atlanta. He previously worked at Citigroup, Waffle House, and Best Buy. He also served in the United States Peace Corps for three years.

Political background

Phil is currently a state representative for Georgia's 59th House District.

Economy

Said, "Stronger protections for renters and retirees are necessary to maintain a stable home. Additionally, the right incentives for local governments are needed to build more homes and reduce housing costs. I believe every person deserves a home that is safe and affordable."

Focused on housing accessibility and affordability; sponsored the "Community Housing Options Increase Cost Efficiency (CHOICE) Act" (HB 400) and a resolution (HR 656) to create the "House Study Committee on Expanding Home Ownership Opportunities for Georgians."

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Energy & the Environment

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Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid to increase health insurance coverage for children, women, veterans, and their spouses in Georgia, and believes additional investments will address healthcare disparities and sustain hospitals.

Sponsored the "You Are Not Alone Awareness Act" (HB 1045) focusing on student health and mental wellness in public schools.

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Voting & Elections

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Public Safety

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Education

Advocates for increased investment in public schools, teacher workforce, emotional and mental health support, and enrichment programs.

Urged the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of nonvoting student representatives on local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy (HR 1668).

Sponsored the "Student Journalist Press Freedom Restoration Act" (HB 1561 & HB 1592) to require secondary schools and public institutions of higher education to recognize and protect the rights of student journalists.

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