PEAKE INTRODUCES NON-PARTISAN BILL
On Wednesday, December 14, Allen introduced HB 682, a bill that give local delegations the option to make elections for certain county wide offices non-partisan. These positions include County Commissioners, Sheriffs, DA's, Tax C... READ MORE
11/17/2011WONDERING IF CONSOLIDATION SAVES MONEY?
If you are wondering if consolidation will lower your tax bill, then this study may help answer some of your questions. ... READ MORE
10/23/2011WHY I AM VOTING YES ON THE SPLOST
Yes or No?? For or Against?
It seems like everyone is asking that question regarding the SPLOST vote that is on the November 8 ballot. Should we, the citizens in Bibb County, vote to add an additional penny to the s... READ MORE
FINAL MAPS PASSED DURING REAPPORTIONMENT
To see the maps passed during our Special Reapportionment Session, you can visit:
http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/house/Committees/reapportionment/gahlcrMaps.html
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REDISTRICTING UPDATE
This past week, the Georgia House and Senate took the first steps in accomplishing what may be the toughest and most contentious battle we encounter as legislators - establishing new boundaries for new districts. This is required... READ MORE
8/14/2011TIME TO VOTE.......WILL YOU???
I don't know about you, but I am ready for this election cycle to end, so we can move on to dealing with issues that are affecting our community.......
But before we can get there, two races are left to be decid... READ MORE
YES, EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED!!
You can now vote in the Runoff for Mayor of Macon (VOTE REICHERT) and the special election for State Senate (VOTE PARIS) - EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T VOTE THE FIRST TIME!
Early voting will run from
TODAY, AUGUST... READ MORE
RUNOFF ELECTION INFORMATION
If you have kids going back to school, or if you will not be in town for the August 16 runoff for Macon Mayor and the State Senate, you can go to http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/elections/voter_information/absentee.htm to get an ... READ MORE
7/17/2011ELECTION INFO FOR TUESDAY, JULY 19
If you are not sure if you can vote in the Mayor's Race, you can go to this website:
http://gis.co.bibb.ga.us/VotingWards/default.aspx
HOPE YOU WILL VOTE FOR ROBERT REICHERT!
AND LAUREN B... READ MORE
EARLY VOTING STARTS FOR MAYOR/SENATE/HOUSE RACES
Early Voting starts TODAY for the next Mayor of Macon, and the Special Elections for Senate and House seats in Middle Georgia. These three elections may be the most important in our community's history. We have a unique opportun... READ MORE
4/6/2011Allen leads a press conference addressing the impasse on Consolidation
Allen, along with House members Robert Dickey, Bubber Epps, and Susan Holmes addresses the differences they have with the Senate Consolidation plan. ... READ MORE
4/5/2011DISCUSSION ON CONSOLIDATION HEATS UP!
If you want to let your opinion be know about consolidating Macon and Bibb County, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011consolidationsurvey and take a very quick survey. We need your input!
Many of you have express... READ MORE
ALLEN SUPPORTS UPDATED TAX REFORM PACKAGE
Many of you have read about the proposals suggested by the Special Tax Council, and I have gotten quite a few emails and calls with concerns about the state taxing veterinarian services, girl scout cookies, groceries and haircuts.... READ MORE
3/8/2011I NEED YOUR HELP! CONTACT OUR LOCAL STATE DELEGATION ABOUT CONSOLIDATION
If you feel it is time to consolidate Macon and Bibb County, please contact our local state delegation by email and let them hear from you.
Senator Cecil Staton cecil.staton@senate.ga.gov (404) 656-5039
Senator R... READ MORE
CONSOLIDATION BILL SAILS THROUGH THE HOUSE
Allen's bill consolidating the city of Macon and Bibb County, HB 98, passed through the first hurdle as it won overwhelming approval from legislators by a vote of 149 to 9. The bill now goes to the Senate where it will debated, a... READ MORE
1/29/2011ALLEN AUTHORS "FETAL PAIN BILL"
Allen introduced HB 89, Pro-Life legislation which would ban abortions at the stage in pregnancy in which medical technology clearly shows the baby in the womb has the ability to feel pain.
For more information about ... READ MORE
CONSOLIDATION BILL FOR MACON AND BIBB COUNTY IS INTRODUCED
Allen authored HB 98, the bill consolidating Macon and Bibb County.
This bill should provide us with a smaller, more efficient local government, and I hope you will join me in supporting this crucial initiative. NOW ... READ MORE
ALLEN WRITES EDITORIAL ON RACE AND POLITICS
Race and politics……that is one hot topic almost anywhere in America, but especially in the South. This past week, a group of community leaders met to tackle that subject but unfortunately I was unable to attend due to prior legis... READ MORE
1/24/2011Peake Named to Special Tax Committee
Speaker David Ralston announced today that Representative Allen Peake has been named the House Majority Appointee to the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure. ... READ MORE
12/29/2010Allen demands apology from Senator Robert Brown
Unbelievable comments from Senator Robert Brown....he should apologize, and get focused on what all of us elected officials should be focused on, and that is getting folks back to work! ... READ MORE
12/1/2010REPRESENTATIVE TONY SELLIER PASSES AWAY
State Representative Tony Sellier passed away last night....we have lost an honorable elected official, a wise and compassionate friend, and a loving and loyal family man......our prayers go out to Judy and the Sellier family. We ... READ MORE
11/23/2010ONE MORE ELECTION....HERE ARE MY RECOMMENDATIONS
EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN FOR THE RUNOFFS FROM THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND THERE ARE 4 IMPORTANT RACES STILL TO BE DECIDED, INCLUDING 2 LOCAL ONES.
EARLY VOTING DETAILS:
11/22/2010 TO 11/24/2010
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ALLEN SPEAKS AT HIGH SCHOOL ABOUT TEXTING BAN
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10/2/2010EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED....WHO TO VOTE FOR?
EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN, AND WHILE MANY OF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED, IF YOU WANT MY RECOMMENDATIONS, THEY ARE LISTED BELOW, INCLUDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
EARLY VOTING DETAILS:
9/20/2010 TO 10/29/2010
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YES, I AM VOTING FOR NATHAN DEAL!!
I have had many of you ask me, "Are you still voting for Nathan Deal, even after all the negative press", and the answer is a definite YES, I AM!
While Nathan Deal has been hammered in the press for the last two weeks... READ MORE
A SIMPLE REQUEST
I am writing today to issue a challenge to my Georgia Republican friends.
Last Friday, I announced my support for a candidate in the runoff for the Republican Governor's race. Anytime one takes a stance for a candidat... READ MORE
BIG VICTORY AS GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL BANNING TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Today, Governor Perdue signed two bills that will make Georgia's roads safer. HB 23 will prohibit the use of all cell phone usage for 16 and 17 drivers while operating a vehicle, except in the case of an emergency, and SB 360 wil... READ MORE
5/8/2010WE ARE FINALLY DONE!
We finally closed the books on, officially, the longest Session in Georgia General Assemby history. And boy, am I glad we are done. Not only was it difficult because it lasted over 4 months, but we dealt with the worst economic ... READ MORE
4/29/2010TEXTING BAN WHILE DRIVING PASSES, GOES TO GOVERNOR
HB 23 and SB 360, two pieces of legislation that were a priority for Allen, passed both chambers Thursday night, and now proceed to the Governor for his signature. These bills ban all cell phone usage while driving for 16 and 17 ... READ MORE
4/16/2010Macon Delegation pulls off victory for Halls of Fame
The Macon and Bibb County State Delegation pulled off a huge victory on Wednesday by having HB 903 pass the House. This bill, which originally provided an extension of the Hotel/Motel tax for Atlanta to fund the Georgia Dome, was... READ MORE
3/27/2010Allen's bill banning texting while driving passes the House
Allen's bill, HB 938, which bans texting while driving for all drivers, and bans all cell phone usage for 16&17 year olds, passed the House on Friday, which was Crossover Day at the State Capitol.... READ MORE
3/16/2010TO READ THE CONSOLIDATION BILL
Go to http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2009_10/versions/hb1161_LC_21_0746S_hcs_5.htm to read all the details about the consolidation bill. ... READ MORE
3/12/2010Please give me your feedback
Many of you have heard about the recent poll conducted by Mercer and NewTown regarding the consolidation of Macon and Bibb County (if not, visit my website at www.allenpeake.com.)
This poll showed an overwhelming major... READ MORE
Poll Shows Wide Support for City-County Consolidation
A recent telephone poll of 300 likely general election voters in Bibb County commissioned by Mercer University and NewTown Macon shows broad support for consolidating the Macon and Bibb County governments.
Conducted Feb... READ MORE
BUDGET, CONSOLIDATION, AND "PANTS ON THE GROUND"
-This past week we passed the 2010 amended budget (which ends June 30), and will start work next week on the 2011 budget. These budgets are technically the only items we are required to finish during the General Assembly. Some hi... READ MORE
3/2/2010Legislative Update February 8, 2010
-Many of you know I have authored a ban on texting while driving bill. I had a good friend send me this cartoon, which I thought summed up the issue.
We are still working to get this bill passed, so stay tuned.
Legislative Update January 30, 2010
This past week we settled into the routine of committee meetings, and debating legislation. For the first time, I was appointed to the Appropriations Committee, which examines the State’s Budget, the one task we are mandated to co... READ MORE
3/2/2010Legislative Update January 23, 2010 - Budget Week
This past week was focused on the annual budget hearings with all the agency heads and the full appropriations committee. This is my first year on the Appropriations Committee, so I am eager to jump in and start learning about t... READ MORE
3/2/2010Legislative Update January 16, 2010
Well, the first week is over and the 2010 General Assembly is off and running. We are in Session for 40 Legislative days, and 4 are now in the books. I thought I would let you know of a couple of highlights from the week:
