On Monday, November 8, Hall County Dems had the opportunity to hear from Dr. John Eaves, one of several Democrats running for Secretary of State for Georgia in 2022.
Dr. Eaves shared how a CNN spot inspired him to run: during a discussion about the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection and the subsequent rush by Republican state legislators to pass voter suppression laws, one of the pundits said that the Georgia Secretary of State election would be the most important race in the country in 2022. Eaves said his number goal is to protect the right to vote.
While the focus on the Secretary of State’s office has, naturally, been on its role in elections in the state, Dr. Eaves also described how he could help Georgians through the other responsibilities under the office. For example, he would work to ensure the Corporations Division re-invests in grants for minority and women-owned businesses and that the state contract procurement process increases participation by minority and women-owned firms
Dr. Eaves pledged that the keystones of his campaign are integrity and transparency, as they have been throughout his career. His overarching goal as Secretary of State would be to make Georgia a model for democracy throughout the US.
Among his qualifications, Eaves listed his 11 years’ executive experience as Chairman of Fulton County, the largest and most diverse county in the state. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse, a master’s in religion from Yale, and a doctorate in education administration from the University of South Carolina and was the recipient of two Fulbright awards. He also served as Southeastern Regional Director of the Peace Corps.
Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Our Hall County Dems meetings will continue to feature 2022 Democratic candidates as guest speakers, allowing you to hear their vision, ask questions, and help you decide whom you will vote for in the primaries on May 24 next year. It will be here before we know it.
