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This page provides updated information comprising of short videos and articles on the NEW VOICE for SD 40 #AMELIAFORGEORGIA CAMPAIGN. The main website for the campaign is: https://ameliaforgeorgia.com
WELCOME TO NOVEMBER. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone that voted for me and supported the #AmeliaForGeorgia campaign. Together, we will be working on meaningful initiatives for our communities.
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lower costs. I support community-based healthcare initiatives that serve underserved populations and will work to ensure everyone has access to the care they need. My goal iwould is to ensure that healthcare is accessible and affordable without overburdening taxpayers.”- SEPTEMBER Less than 50 days to Election Day – November 5th. And don’t forget you can vote early comes October 15th. But have you registered? October 7th is deadline for registration via: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/olvr-home
- The #AmeliaForGeorgia Campaign continues to canvass and do other things to bring the good news to voters, that you have a new voice and choice for the seat for Senate District 40 – Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville, Dunwoody, and Peachtree Corners. We keep moving forward!
- Thank you for joining us on Wednesday JULY 24th 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Golden Drops Cafe. We made new friends and renewed relationships with others in attendance. My free giveaway was to remind ourselves to wake up and make our nation great again – Senate District 40, state of Georgia and USA. Yes, fellow patriots and supporters of SD40, the wisdom of former President Ronald Reagan: “And without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure. If we ever forget that we’re one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” Ronald Reagan Remarks at an Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in Dallas, Texas — August 23, 1984
Dunwoody Parade July 11th
#AmeliaForGeorgia Campaign hosted its first to fourth “Sundays With Amelia” event on June 16th & 23rd and July 7th & 14th. You can find the recordings here.
SATURDAY JUNE 15TH at the Tucker Juneteenth @Main Festival/Church Street Park, I hosted the booth for #AmeliaforGeorgia Many conversations with different people. Enjoyed the program and thanks to the organizers @Citizens for Family Activities, Tucker. 
Former President Donald Trump in Georgia!
April to May is VOTING TIME Monday, April 29th is the beginning of early in-person voting for the Georgia General Primary / Nonpartisan Election 2024 and kicks off at 7am. The full schedule is April 29 – May 17, Monday-Friday at 7am to 7pm. Saturdays on May 4th, May 11th at 9am to 6pm and only on Sunday May 5th from 12noon to 5pm. (No voting on Sunday May 12th in observance of Mother’s Day). May 10th is the last day to request an absentee ballot. Election Day is May 21st from 7am to 7pm. Hope that you have checked your registration for voting. You can double check via: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/voter-information
March was a busy month in the Senate, as lawmakers work hard to pass as many bills as possible before the end of the session. Additionally, in March was the qualifying week for those seeking office and for incumbents seeking re-election ahead of the 2024 race. 2024 is a pivotal year.
As an immigrant to this great nation of ours, I remember how excited and grateful I was when I got my citizenship, as only then could I participate in elections and vote for the candidate that I believed could make a difference. Not only did I want to support the candidate whose views aligned with mine, but I also felt a sense of civic duty and a commitment to the importance of democracy. This underscores the importance of casting that ballot. I have been a proud voter and resident of the suburb of Northcrest (off Spaghetti Junction) for almost 20 years when my husband and I and our family moved to the US in 2005.
Elections play a fundamental role; they allow citizens to have a direct say in policies and priorities that their government implements. Politicians focus on issues that matter most to constituents to gain support and secure votes. Therefore, it is imperative that everyone participates in the electoral process as policies put in place can have an enormous impact on people’s lives.
It is alarming that out of 118,079 registered voters in Georgia’s Senate District 40, only 54.8% voted in the 2022 elections. https://www.georgiavotes.com/statesen.php?sd=40 A total of 53,370 or 45.1% were non-voters. Interestingly, it is estimated that more than 50% of voters were millennials and Gen Z. Considering the significant 45.2% of non-voters in 2022, I pose two questions: What factors could have accounted for such a result? How can we motivate and persuade people to vote?
Allow me to bring voting home. There’s a common desire by communities to thrive and allow their children to reach their God-given potential regardless of their identity or status. The decisions made by our local elected officials impact our daily lives and the future of our children. Active civic engagement which includes voting is a key contribution to the health and economic vitality of our communities. Voter engagement has been promoted by a lot of nonprofit work as critical for community development, and for development of good policies for community and social development. And so, 2024 elections provides that opportunity for all eligible voters to engage in voting. Your vote matters!
Today, competition for votes is very competitive and as voters, we assess politicians’ contrasting platforms and their relevance to our daily lives. Ultimately, the decision is personal and varies from person to person. Given the increasing polarization of American politics, the stakes of the next election are very high. As citizens, we play a vital role in shaping the future of our nation and state through our votes.
Just look again at the low turnout we had for SD 40 in 2022. This amplifies the importance for every citizen to exercise their right to vote and shape the future of their community and country.
The good news is there’s still time to get involved in your community’s politics. Educate yourself about the campaign process, register to vote, and encourage your loved ones to do the same. Then, come May and November, cast your ballot and make your voice heard! Your Vote Is Your Voice!
Voter registration is the first step. Learn more about the voting process and registration at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
This year’s election plays out in a slightly different environment – there’s no restrictions for people’s movements and so it should ease ways for the voters to choose to take early voting or vote on election day. There is ample time to learn and access the candidates as they focus on their campaigns leading up to the primary in May and elections in November. Navigate the system and assist your family members, your neighbors, your co-workers, your congregation, and others too. Your participation can make a difference in building up our communities, our state and our nation.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop me a line.
Amelia K Siamomua
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