State Rep.-elect Victor Anderson addresses County Commissioners

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – District 10 State Representative-elect Victor Anderson made an unscheduled appearance at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting Monday to discuss some of the issues the state legislature will address during the 2021 General Assembly.

Anderson, is the former Chairman of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners and owner of a carpet and flooring store. He replaces State Rep. Terry Rogers, who chose not to seek reelection. Anderson defeated Democrat Nick Mitchell in the November General Election.

Anderson said he hopes to serve on the Governmental Affairs Committee next year. “Counties are considered an extension of state government but a lot of times we, as counties, get edicts instead of participation. That’s something I hope to carry to the state capitol and work on as well as some other fields I’m very interested in.”

Anderson cited the budget, election laws and continuing the state’s economic recovery as the top three priorities for lawmakers in 2021.

“In addition to the state budget, which is always a priority now we have two other major priorities which is a little different from previous sessions,” he said. “One is dealing with the election laws. Right now we have to clear that up before the next round of elections in two years. The second thing is dealing with the continuing economic recovery in the state from all the shutdowns and the impact of the COVID virus as affected.”

Commission Chairman Travis Turner said the Board looks forward to working with Anderson but is hopeful that following the Census and reapportionment White County would have fewer state representatives.

Currently, the county is represented by Rogers (R-Habersham), Matt Gurtler (R-Rabun) and Lee Hawkins (R-Hall). Because the county is split into three districts, White County residents often feel their interests are often ignored.

“I’ll be very open,” he said. “In conversations we have had, we would like to be narrowed down to two representatives. I say that very respectfully. For the representation of us as a community, we feel like we have been somewhat disenfranchised, especially in a growing community as we are.”

The state is expected to realign state districts late next year, following the completion of the Census.

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