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Georgia House District 23

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Mandi Ballinger Will "Be a Voice" For Her State House District

The Canton resident will become the newest member of the Georgia House of Representatives once the Georgia General Assmebly's 2013 legislative session starts in January.

Political newcomer Mandi Ballinger of Canton will soon take office as the first state representative in the newly created Georgia House District 23. The district is new to Cherokee County and covers western Cherokee, ranging from the southwest portion up to north Canton and extending the northwest corner. Ballinger, 37, has a bachelor of business administration in finance from Kennesaw State University. She and husband Eric Ballinger have one son Henry, 6 and they attend St. Peter Chanel in Roswell.  Ballinger discussed her plans for her new role with Patch.  1. Now that the dust has settled, how do you feel about starting this new position? I am excited to get to work. Everyone in the (state) house has been very welcoming to me a freshman…

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Justin Ove

11:57 am on Monday, December 31, 2012

Mr. Henry, Ms. Ballinger can be reached at mandiballinger@gmail.com. Thanks, Justin Ove   more ›

Friday, February 17, 2012

Ballinger to Run for District 23 Seat

The Canton Republican said she plans to run to represent the newly-created district.

Cherokee County resident Mandi Ballinger said she plans to run for House District 23, a seat that was created last year after reapportionment and is vacant. In a news release, Ballinger said that, if elected, she wants to reduce the size of government and make it more efficient. Ballinger also wants to eliminate the state income tax, which she said will make Georgia more attractive to new employers and could spur economic growth. "I've been heavily involved in our local community and will represent our citizens first, not the special interests," Ballinger said. "We deserve a representative who cares deeply about Cherokee County’s citizens, not just a political career." The only other person who has announced intentions to run for the seat …

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