Rep. Pat Gardner explains that by expanding Medicaid, almost 700,000 state residents "will no longer rely on hospital emergency rooms to get their care for free, but will have access to a doctor in their community."
Residents in NPU-T received a first-hand report on what Democrats like Pat Gardner will be fighting for in 2013.
The Georgia State legislature is set to open its 2013 session in the coming days, and Democrats like our District 57 Representative, Pat Gardner, are gearing up for a tough fight on some popular SW Atlanta issues. In the video above, Rep. Gardner firstly brings up MARTA as one of the key issues that she will fight for and represent our communities underneath the golden dome. From the Transportation Committee, Gardner plans to work with the new executive director and the State to, "give MARTA at least the freedom to move forward." Rep. Gardner said that she thinks the majority of representatives at the Capitol, think Marta is a good idea, but that the problem is more with perception. She said, "we need to talk about the fact that we all …
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The candidates and issues that will be affecting Cascade, Cascade Heights, the Historic West End, Camp Creek, Sandtown, Ben Hill, and Fulton County.
Tuesday's Election Day is quickly approaching. Here's what you need to know locally: Firstly, know your polling place. Polling places could have changed since the last time you voted. Though many have not changed, it is a good idea to take a look before heading out today. Check Here. Secondly, get to know the ballot. If you have time, look at the attached photo of a sample ballot in Fulton County. This will give you a clear idea of what to expect when you go to the voting booth. The presidential election features the Democratic incumbent, President Barack Obama, against the GOP nominee, Gov. Mitt Romney. Gov. Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party is the only other candidate currently on the Georgia ballot. Rep. Pat Gardner, in District…
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Rep. Pat Gardner reintroduces herself to Cascade Patch
Rep. Pat Gardner has been the proud State Representative from the 57th District for the past 11 years. Since the redistricting, which has pitted her against fellow Democrat Rep. Rashad Taylor, Gardner has spent much of the spring and summer getting to know her new constituents in parts of Southwest Atlanta. Rep. Pat Gardner, like Rep. Taylor, took timeout in her schedule to reintroduce herself to our Patch Readers in this video. Rep. Gardner is currently running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives' District 57 seat. More information on Rep. Pat Gardner and her schedule can be found at her website, www.PatGardner.org NOTE: Patch will hold on Online Forum with each of the candidates in the coming weeks to give our …
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Rep. Rashad Taylor reintroduces himself to Cascade Patch
Rep. Rashad Taylor is not new to Cascade residents, but in this video Mr. Taylor took time out to reintroduce himself to our Patch Readers. Rep. Taylor is currently running for the Georgia House of Representatives' District 57 seat against his fellow democrat Rep. Pat Gardner. Due to redistricting, forced down by the Republican held House, the two incumbents have to face each-other. More information on Rep. Rashad Taylor can be found at his website. NOTE: Patch will hold on Online Forum with each of the candidates in the coming weeks to give our readers a chance to ask questions directly to the candidates. RELATED: Rep. Taylor pleads for Rep. Gardner to "denounce" inflammatory flyers Rep. Gardner says campaign has no involvement with the …
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Rep. Pat Gardner visited Paschal's Restaurant to hold her first press luncheon on the campaign trail.
Rep. Pat Gardner is a democrat pitted against another fellow democrat in a race for the Georgia House Representative seat for District 57. District 57 was redistricted by House Republicans, so that fellow incumbent Democrats would have to challenge each-other for a single seat. Rep. Gardner held her scheduled press luncheon on Tuesday afternoon just hours after her opponent Rep. Rashad Taylor called a press conference to ask Pat Gardner to "denounce", what he called "anti-gay" flyers that were supposedly distributed to certain Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods. Rep. Gardner acknowledged the other campaign by responding to a GA Voice reporter's question about the issue. She said, "I have had support from the gay community from the first day…
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Rep. Rashad Taylor held a press conference to call for Rep. Pat Gardner to denounce the "anti-gay" flyer.
Rep. Rashad Taylor held a press conference at the State Capitol today to show media the flyers that he claims were distributed to Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods over the last week. Rashad Taylor said that he wants his opponent, Rep. Gardner to "denounce these flyers and tactics, and to hold anyone involved accountable." Rep. Rashad Taylor is openly gay and is upset that someone is trying to use that fact against him in the Oakland City neighborhood. He says that the flyer is "totally false." Rep. Pat Gardner held a previously scheduled press event this afternoon where she denied having any involvement with the distribution of the flyers, and said she would "never take part in something like that." Of her staff, she was adamant when she…
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