​Why do I think I'm the better primary candidate for State Senate District 1?  My 31yo primary opponent brings with him youthful exuberance, confidence, and ambition, sure that he knows everything and can win the world -- love the energy.  I bring hard-earned wisdom and good judgment from experience and a love of learning, humility and a love of community that comes from deeply held faith, and intelligence (BA from Vassar College, MA in Mental Health Counseling from South Univ., JD from UNC-Chapel Hill), . 

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My life's work has been to serve others, not myself.  I am committed to serving the people of SD1 by listening to you, addressing your needs and concerns, bringing people and resources together to keep our community a great place to live, and especially to connect our marginalized communities with the resources needed to thrive.  I'm an expert at bringing people together to solve problems.  I promise to hold town hall meetings before, during, and after legislative sessions to make sure that I know what our community needs, and to keep me on the right track.

My primary opponent owns his own business (construction), which is a full-time job and then some.  I am retired, which means I will work only for you, and I'll work for you year-round.  The Republican incumbent also has a full-time job, and has no interest in our community outside of the legislative sessions -- or, I dare say, even when he's in Atlanta.

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My paternal grandparents came to America in 1906 and 1916-17 from Korea (now South Korea) to escape the Japanese occupation and to build better lives for themselves and their family.  My Korean great-grandfather was a patriot who was jailed and tortured for working to keep Korean culture thriving during the occupation.  My parents fought for civil rights in the 1960s and 70s.  I honor my family legacy by fighting for my chosen community to make sure our voices are heard loud and clear by the entire State of Georgia -- and to make sure we have the laws and resources needed to thrive.