Senator Tonya P Anderson Biography

Tonya Peterson Anderson earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Alabama State University, a master's degree in business administration from Georgia State University, and a master's degree in divinity from Luther Rice University. She lives in Lithonia, Georgia.

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Tonya is a certified life coach, consultant and motivational speaker. She previously worked as a pastor and ordained minister. Tonya served as a logistics specialist and chaplain assistant in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. 

Tonya currently serves as a Senator in the Georgia State Senate. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. She served two terms from 2012 to 2016. Tonya also served as the Mayor of Lithonia, Georgia from 2008 to 2011 and a City Council Member for Lithonia from 2006 to 2008. 

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As mayor of Lithonia, brought the city into compliance with Environmental Protection Agency standards for storm water improvements.

- As mayor of Lithonia, brought the city into compliance with Environmental Protection Agency standards for storm water improvements.

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As a state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 50 which calls for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia.

- As a state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 50 which calls for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia.

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As a Georgia state senator, authored Senate Bill (SB) 288 which allowed for the restriction and sealing of criminal records to create opportunity for employment, housing, and school for those with a criminal record.

- As a Georgia state senator, authored Senate Bill (SB) 288 which allowed for the restriction and sealing of criminal records to create opportunity for employment, housing, and school for those with a criminal record.

Tonya Anderson is from Lithonia, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Alabama State University, a master's degree in business administration from Georgia State University, and a master's degree in divinity from Luther Rice University.

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Tonya is a certified life coach, consultant and motivational speaker. She served as a logistics specialist and chaplain assistant in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. Tonya previously worked as a pastor and ordained minister.

Tonya currently serves as a senator in the Georgia State Senate. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. She served two terms from 2012 to 2016. Tonya also served as Mayor of Lithonia, Georgia from 2008 to 2011 and as a city council member for Lithonia from 2006 to 2008. 

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