Mandi Ballinger Named To House Deputy Whip Team

Georgia House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) on Monday announced the appointment of his Deputy Whip team.

“These Representatives are indicative of the strong geographic and ideological diversity within our caucus,” Ramsey said. “Their hard work and integrity have earned the respect of their fellow House members, and their reputations as fair and trustworthy individuals will enable them to be effective conduits for information between members and our caucus leadership.”

The Deputy Whip team will include: Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), Buzz Brockway (R-Lawrenceville), Valerie Clark (R-Lawrenceville), Geoff Duncan (R-Cumming), Micah Gravely (R-Douglasville), Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), BJ Pak (R-Lilburn), John Pezold (R-Fortson), Regina Quick (R-Athens), Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland), Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) and Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe).

Members of the team are responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions.

“I know each of these members of the Whip team, with their legislative understanding and steadfast counsel, can help our caucus advance strong conservative policies on behalf of the citizens of Georgia,” added Ramsey.

Ballinger represents the citizens of House District 23, which includes portions of Cherokee County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2012, and currently serves as the secretary of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee. She also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and the Information & Audits, Judiciary Non-Civil and Transportation committees.

Photo credit: Mandi Ballinger