Today, Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, unveiled his Georgia Salutes Service Plan, a new action plan to make Georgia the best state in America for veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Who joined Rick Jackson for this announcement? The announcement took place in Marietta, and the Republican candidate was joined by veterans from across the state and Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King.
Commissioner King’s appearance is notable since he is a retired Major General who served in the Army with multiple overseas deployments.
Why does the Georgia Salutes Service Plan matter to Georgia? Georgia is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country.
With this in mind, Jackson's plan is built around a simple standard: the mission matters, people matter, and someone must be accountable for getting the job done.
Its main proposal is to create a single point of accountability in state government for military and veteran issues and back it with real support for the veterans, families, and organizations who have earned it.
What Rick Jackson had to say:
- “A veteran should not have to battle state government after fighting for our country. A military spouse should not be punished for the sacrifices that come with service. The people who have had America's back will know Georgia has theirs.”
- “Our veterans' record is one of duty, courage, sacrifice, and service. Georgia's record should be worthy of theirs.”
- “When I’m governor, the people who have had America's back will know Georgia has theirs.”
Further Context: The first notable part of the Georgia Salutes Service Plan is the creation of a veterans’ support hotline, available 24/7. This hotline will connect veterans to the resources they need.
Another notable part of this proposal is the establishment of a community grant program for Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters, American Legion posts, and veteran-serving nonprofits.
When implementing this plan, Rick Jackson also intends to waive professional licensing fees and provide tax relief for veterans and the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Georgia safe.
