Promoting Education Solutions

I spent the past few weeks meeting with stakeholders and promoting two of my education bills: 1) HB 245, the "Georgia Educational Opportunity Act"; and 2) HB 310, the "Student Teacher Promotion Act".

From press conferences to panels, walking meetings with student teachers to co-hosting Afterschool Day at the Capitol, I have enjoyed discussing the significance of solutions to support our children, educators, and college students passionate about entering the teaching profession.

Special thanks to the following groups for your advocacy and support: Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN), Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), and the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE).

Local news coverage of HB 305, "The Protect the Dream Act". Click above to watch.

Click video above to listen to weekly "Constituent Fridays" segment where I listen to District 59 residents across Atlanta and East Point

The Protect the Dream Act Gets a Hearing!

I will present HB 305, the "Protect the Dream Act" to the Governmental Affairs committee this Tuesday, February 25th at 3pm!

The committee hearing will take place in room 506 at the Coverdell Legislative Building. This is a big first step toward lowering prices and ensuring that more homes stay in the hands of people — not corporations. Below are a few local stories that covered the bill and I look forward to keeping you updated on its progress.

1. Atlanta Civic Circle Article
2. Atlanta Civic Circle Interview
3. 11 Alive News Interview

Phil in the District (59)!

Celebrating Licensed Professional Counselor's Day with East Point resident, Dr. Keisha Pou-Buchanan

Community meeting with Peoplestown neighborhood President Matt Rinker and Mechanicsville resident Kip Bartz

Joining Lydia, a 6th grader from Southwest Atlanta, and the Speaker of the House as a part of our Page program

Attending the East Point legislative roundtable with Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham and City Councilmembers

Catching up with Capitol View Manor resident Adrianne Proeller and fellow community health workers

As your State Representative, I want to know what issues are most important to you, your family and our community. I would love to hear from you directly — my cell number is 678-310-5109 and email address is phil.olaleye@house.ga.gov. Please reach out to me any time and I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your representative.