J. Craig Gordon | |
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Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 163rd district | |
In office January 14, 2013 –January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Ben Watson |
Succeeded by | Derek Mallow |
Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 162nd district | |
In office January 8,2007 –January 14,2013 | |
Preceded by | Tom Bordeaux |
Succeeded by | Bob Bryant |
Personal details | |
Born | Savannah,Georgia | May 7,1977
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Savannah,Georgia |
Alma mater | Armstrong Atlantic State University |
Website | J. Craig Gordon |
J. Craig Gordon (born May 7,1977) is a former member of the Georgia House of Representatives and a member of the Democratic Party representing the state's 163rd district.
Gordon was born in Savannah,Georgia and attended Armstrong Atlantic State University,graduating in 2000. [1]
Gordon was first elected to the Georgia House in 2006. [1] Gordon serves on the Economic Development &Tourism,Health &Human Services,Retirement,and Special Rules committees. [2]
In 2013,Gordon introduced a bill that would study the possibility of a high-speed rail line between Savannah,Georgia and Atlanta,Georgia. Gordon also supports deepening the shipping channel of the Savannah River. [3]
Gordon is the CEO of Statewide Healthcare,and also worked at the Savannah International Trade Center. [4] In 2011,Gordon acknowledged under-reporting state payments to Statewide Healthcare,attributing to the incident to a mistake he made while being in a hurry. [5]
Gordon announced that he would not run again in 2020 to represent the 163rd district;he stepped down in January 2021. [6]
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