Henry Daily Herald

State House Rep.-District 109

Steve Davis (Incumbent) (R) , 41

Real Estate Broker

married with three children

Henry County resident for 20 years

Q: What is the one thing you would like to accomplish, if elected to office?

A: I have already delivered on numerous issues facing our community; including widening I-75, a new technical college and new graduation requirements for our high school students.

Q: What one special experience do you have that you believe is beneficial to the position for which you are a candidate?

A: I currently serve on six committees in the Georgia House. I believe I have shown the ability to handle multiple issues and make wise decisions that reflect the values and principles of my district.

Q: What changes would you like to make if you win?

A: I would like to see us eliminate the "alphabet soup" of transportation agencies. We have entirely to many organizations that have a hand in transportation decisions. We need some consolidation and elimination of duplicative services between these agencies.

Dale Rutledge (R), 48

President and owner of Expo Link Cargo

Married, two daughters

Henry County resident for 48 years

Q: What is the one thing you would like to accomplish if elected to office?

A: Returning ethical standards to the district by passing limits on lobbyist gifts to legislators and doing away with paying immediate family members.

Q: What one special experience do you have that you believe is beneficial to the position for which you are a candidate?

A: As a conservative Christian husband, father and business owner I will listen to those whom I represent and will respectfully serve.

Q: What changes would you like to make if you win?

A: Return honesty and moral behavior to our district so those who elected me to office will not have to question my character or intent.

State House Rep.-District 111

Trea Pipkinhas dropped out

Brian Strickland 28,

Attorney with Smith, Welch, Webb and White law firm

Single, no children

Henry County resident for 28 years

Q: What is the one thing you would like to accomplish, if elected to office?

A: To get more attention and resources for Henry County as a state representative.

Q: What one special experience do you have that you believe is beneficial to the position for which you are a candidate?

A: My educational background in economics and law will be a key factor in supporting legislation to aide our region in this economy.

Q: What changes would you like to make if you win the state representative seat?

A: I would like to get more state economic development for Henry County and the southside as a whole.