Issue Position: Responsible Governing

Issue Position

Charlie knows the Georgians he represents expect their government to provide the services they need in an efficient and responsible manner, and that government should live within its means like we do.

Educating our children and protecting our families lie at the top of that list. Senator Bethel has voted each of the last 3 years to increase the state's K-12 funding, leading to teacher raises and the reduction/elimination of furlough days. Currently, Charlie is working to expand the impact of the HOPE Scholarship for students attending our state college and access institutions.

Working closely with Governor Nathan Deal and his Criminal Justice Reform Council, Senator Bethel was able to pass significant reforms to our juvenile justice system providing new ways to divert low-risk offenders from detention centers and better rehabilitate our youngest offenders while saving taxpayers millions in the process. While Charlie Bethel has shown a commitment to be smart on crime, he has also proven that he is not soft on crime. This year, he passed legislation to strengthen Georgia laws dealing with domestic abuse protecting our families in Northwest Georgia and punishing those who belong behind bars.

Charlie will continue to make sure taxpayer dollars are not wasted as invested the areas where Georgians will see the most value.

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