Johns Creek Attorney To Run For State House Seat

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- Another Johns Creek resident is tossing his hat into the ring to run for the State House District 50 seat.

Doug Chanco announced Thursday he is seeking the seat currently held by State Rep. Brad Raffensperger, who announced earlier this year that he will run for Georgia secretary of state. His declaration also comes on the heels of former Johns Creek City Council member Kelly Stewart announcing that she is also in the running for the seat.

Chanco said he's entering the race to provide the community with the "strong, conservative voice it deserves at the State Capitol."

"I’m not a career politician," he added. "I am a family man, community volunteer, small business owner, and a concerned citizen who is frustrated by the fact that our community has not gotten relief from the issues related to traffic congestion and heavy taxation and is also committed to ensuring a bright future for our children."

If elected, Chanco said he will implement reforms that would limit government, protect taxpayers and create a more prosperous future for families.

“I will take the same tenacity that I use in the courtroom on behalf of my clients to the State House to fight for our community," he added. "I will fight hard to continue fundamentally reforming Fulton County and prevent future out-of-control property tax bills by freezing assessments and reforming the property tax system. I will support our educators and our local schools to ensure our children are receiving the education they deserve. I’ll work to tackle the traffic gridlock in our community. And I will work to cut and limit government spending and support tax cuts to keep more of your hard earned dollars in your pocket."

A small business owner and attorney, Chanco is the co-founder and partner at the law firm Chanco Schiffe. Prior to starting his own law firm, Chanco served as assistant solicitor general for Fulton County. A leader in his field, he has also been a guest lecturer on topics presented at Atlanta law schools and is featured on legal radio shows to discuss his work.

As an Eagle Scout, Chanco is a committed community volunteer who serves as pack master for Cub Scout Pack 1491 at Dolvin Elementary School. He is also a little league baseball coach at Ocee Park, and worked as a volunteer mock trial team coach for the Georgia Bar Association’s High School Mock Trial Program.

Chanco and his wife, Amanda, a teacher in the Fulton County School System, have three children who attend public schools. The family resides in Johns Creek.

Image via Doug Chanco