Rep. Floyd endorsed by Georgia Educators

Members of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) have endorsed the candidacy of Hugh Floyd for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in District 99. GAE, with 40,000 members, is the only major education employee representative with an active political action program. Now more than ever, in light of underfunding public schools for the past several years, educators must speak up for the children they serve by supporting pro-public education candidates. A pro-public education candidate is one who will honor the Georgia Constitutional obligation to provide an adequate public education to every child in Georgia.

GAE President Jeff Hubbard said, "Our endorsement is based on GAE's commitment to continue improving Georgia's public schools. Hugh Floyd supports the GAE Legislative Priorities, which are created and approved by our members each year. These priorities include a commitment to enhance education programs by lowering class size, maximizing student learning and minimizing high-stakes testing, and ensuring all education funding is restricted to public schools and programs; standing up for those on education's front line by working to: improve salary and benefits including a living wage for all public school employees, provide quality, comprehensive health care benefits, and adopt a fair evaluation system; prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow by establishing a comprehensive program of drop-out prevention and restoring education funding cuts so our students can continue to succeed."

GAE Government Relations Director Marcus Downs announced, "Since every decision concerning the operation of our schools is made by elected officials, it is imperative that education employees support candidates who will make children and public education their highest priority. Hugh Floyd will work incredibly hard to make sure that every child has an equal opportunity of a quality education in Georgia's public schools. Educators have a history of very high turnout on Election Day, and our children are depending on our active political involvement. Teachers are always advocates for their students, in the classroom and on Election Day. They will help elect a friend of education, Hugh Floyd."