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State Representative District 19

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    Jamie Atkinson
    (Dem)

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    Steve Unger
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

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Describe the first thing you plan to change/improve when you take office and how you will accomplish that goal.

State Representatives are tasked with representing the needs and interests of approximately 30,000 residents. In Little Rock, they write, debate, and pass state law and provide oversight of the Executive Branch. In even years, they meet for a Budget Session, where they draft and pass the state budget.
As a former diplomat and local business owner, I have worked in both the public and private spheres and have dedicated my life to service. I served in five overseas tours with the Department of State, working in diplomacy and national security, promoting and defending US interests abroad. I’ve also spent the last 20 years as a business owner and entrepreneur in NWA, working in real estate. I speak Spanish fluently and am eager to engage with our communities and serve ALL Arkansans.
I am eager to explore ways to make smarter business decisions with our tax dollars, specifically enhanced mental health and addiction services as a tool to make our communities safer for everyone.
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