On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (GA) - District 79
Post Office Box 102
Morrow, GA 30260
511-F Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Full Name:
Yasmin 'Yaz' Neal
Gender:
Female
Birth Place:
Jonesboro, GA
Home City:
Jonesboro, GA
Attended, Journalism, Valdosta State University
Attended, Journalism/Criminal Justice, Clayton State University
BA, Criminal Justice/Police Science, American Military University
MBA, Global Management, Strayer University, 2015-2016, Grade Point Average of 4.0
Diploma, Women's Campaign School, Yale Law, 2014
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 79, 2023-present
Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 79, 2022, 2024
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 74, 2021-2023
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 75, 2010-2013
Member, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012, 2021-2022, 2023-present
Member, Economic Development & Tourism Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-2022, 2023-present
Member, Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012, 2023-present
Member, Juvenile Justice Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-2022, 2023-present
Former Member, Children & Youth Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012
Founder, Clayton Rocks, present
Former Writer, Henry Daily Herald Newspaper
Former Investigator, Internal Affairs/Backgrounds and Hiring, Clayton County Sheriffs Department
Head of Political/Civic Partnerships & Data, Empowrd Apps Limited Liability Corporation, 2015-2016
Detective, Major Felony Unit, Clayton County Police Department, 2006-2015
Investigator, Fugitive Unit, Clayton County Sheriffs Department, 2009
Press Secretary, Young Democrats of Georgia, 2008-2009
License Examiner, Georgia Department of Driver Services, 2005-2006
Writer, Clayton Daily News, 2005
Production Assistant Intern, Georgia Public Broadcasting, 2005
Member, Advisory Board, School of Criminal Justice, ITT Tech University
Member, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus
Volunteer, Special Olympics
Member, Young Elected Officials Network
Current Car:
Yellow Ford Mustang
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Angela Bassett, Bruce Willis, Al Pacino, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, and many more, I love movies!
Favorite Movie:
I never knew that I could fall in love with a movie and watch it without taking my eyes off if it, even though it is many hours long.
First Car:
Silver Ford Mustang
Mother's Name:
Marjorie
Publications:
All visitors can go to my website to view my pictures and read more about my platform. Thank you for your time, and thank you in advance for your vote!!
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To make a sincere difference. To make a change, and to bring about new ideas. To hopefully be able to demonstrate a public servant who sincerely cares, and someone without any underlying vendettas nor any unbecoming ties to anyone.