Headlines - Judy's Support for Senior Citizens


“I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN LIKE YOU…or your parents and I UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEMS we can face, like: out of control medical expenses, spiraling drug costs, social security changes, increasing property taxes, fixed incomes, unfair school taxes, difficulties with transportation, and the list goes on and on. I have worked hard to find solutions to these problems and I will continue to do so. Solving our aging problems is my number one priority.”
Judy Manning, State Representative, District 32


A FEW OF JUDY’S RECENT EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF SENIOR CITIZENS

• Cancer Legislation and Colon-Rectal Screening- Cancer is a terrible disease that kills and causes thousands to suffer every year in Georgia. Judy supported and voted to fund the states major initiative against cancer, the Georgia Cancer Coalition. This program will make available to all Georgians the best cancer science and technology in the nation, especially for those who suffer in the greatest numbers, our seniors.
• Award -Winning Legislator- Judy’s tireless work with many disability groups and her support of legislation for the disabled earned her the 2002 Award as the Council of Developmental Disabilities Legislator of the Year.
• Patient Protection From Bad Doctors- Too many times patients, and especially elderly patients, have problems with bad doctors and the releasing of their private information. Georgia House Bill 156, supported by Judy, will allow patients to check up on doctors on the Internet concerning malpractice suits, disciplinary actions, and professional training. Future bills will shield public disclosure of medical and patient data unless the patient approves it. ( Contact: www.medicalbcard.state.ga.us)
• Wellstar Volunteer and Board Member- Judy has been concerned about senior health issues for years. After serving as a Wellstar Kennestone volunteer for 30years, she has been asked to serve on the Wellstar Health System Regional Board of Directors.
• Property Tax “Freeze”- Judy also sponsored important legislation that raises our homestead exemptions to offset any increases in City or County property taxes. This legislation will save senior residents hundreds of dollars every year. Her legislation benefits homeowners in Marietta, Kennesaw and unincorporated Cobb.
• New Senior Center For North Cobb- All areas of Cobb have senior centers for first-rate programs and activities. These are not “ hot meal” programs, but full-scale centers for seniors to mix and mingle with their friends and peers. Thanks to Judy Manning and other public officials, a senior center for North Cobb is open at Kennworth Park. This is a dream come true.
• Increased Care Options For The Elderly- For years the elderly and the handicapped have been stuck on “ Waiting Lists” forcing them to stay at home without proper care. Judy Manning sponsored the legislation to push the program known as “Unlocking the Waiting Lists.” As a result, Georgia will not only provide more and better healthcare for groups like the elderly, it will decrease costs since home and community care costs less than hospitalization or nursing home care. “The key factor is Better Care at a Lower Cost!” Judy Manning.

Future Programs That Representative Manning Is Working ON For You

• The Elimination of all property taxes for all Cobb County Seniors over 65 years of age. “By age 65, Seniors have paid their share to cities and the county.” Judy Manning
• The Elimination of Schools Taxes for all Seniors over 60. “Seniors usually have grown kids with their own kids. As seniors, why are they still paying school taxes?” Judy Manning
• Finding new ways to reduce drug costs for seniors. “Our nations seniors, and Georgia’s seniors are being robbed of the “Good Life” in their senior years by the scourge of high drug costs. This disrespectful ‘robbing’ of our seniors is a national disgrace and must be stopped.” Judy Manning

“Judy gets it done while others sit around and talk about it. She is one of the Best Friends Senior Citizens have at the State Capital.” U.S. Congressman Johnny Isakson.


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