Kevin Johnson Declares Candidacy for Georgia State Representative House District 58

Kevin Johnson's "A Better Community" campaign for Georgia State Representative House District 58 will focus on policies and issues that have a profound impact on the quality of life in the district.
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(Press Relase) June 16, 2009 – Kevin Johnson, community activist and business owner, announces the launch of his campaign to become Georgia State Representative for House District 58, which encompasses communities in East Atlanta. Johnson will vie for the open seat in a special election likely to be held in November.

Johnson, an East Atlanta resident, has extensive political experience. Most recently, his work on a state and federal level to reform unfair credit card practices has been praised locally and nationally. In May, his efforts led to legislation in the Credit CARD Act of 2009 (signed into law by President Obama), which addresses unethical consumer profiling in communities like East Atlanta. Furthermore, Johnson has worked on major political campaigns, including a congressional campaign and President Obama's presidential campaign.

Johnson's campaign "A Better Community" will focus on policies and issues that have a profound impact on the quality of life in the district, including public safety, community revitalization, education, and employment.

"As demonstrated by my recent success in fighting companies that limit the growth and potential of this wonderful community, I am committed to providing a better quality of life for everyone. Based on the main concerns expressed to me by residents, I will focus on providing resources and solutions—both public and private—to reduce crime, to enhance community revitalization, to improve schools, and to create jobs. Working together, we will continue to bring about positive change in our community," said Johnson.

Furthermore, Johnson will focus on raising the bar immediately for constituent services in the district.

"When I am in office, House District 58 will be one of the best resources for constituent services. Residents will be well-informed about services offered and well-connected to resources available," said Johnson.

Johnson resides in East Atlanta with his wife, Deidre Turner Johnson. He is the president and founder of Johnson Media Inc. and has served in leadership roles with various nonprofits, including Big Brothers & Big Sisters, The Hope House, and The Atlanta Business League. He is also a member of the 2008 L.E.A.D. Atlanta Class of Leadership Atlanta.

To learn more about Johnson and the campaign, visit VoteKevinJohnson.com.

Contact Information:

Kevin Johnson for Georgia State Representative
P.O. Box 4341
Atlanta, Georgia 30302
kevin@votekevinjohnson.com

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