My Voting Record
Recently, I’ve seen a lot of attacks and accusations from my Republican opponent about my voting record. I’d like to take a moment to set the record straight about my votes on some key bills last session. None of my votes were taken lightly; I stand by them all. HB 838 I voted no. This […]
The Holland Report
Greetings! I hope each of you are finding your own way to enjoy summertime, even as we take extra precautions in the era of COVID-19. I’ve greatly enjoyed seeing everyone’s creative summer solutions, from inflatable pools in the backyard to “across the street” socially distanced cocktails with neighbors. At the Re-Elect Betsy for Georgia headquarters, […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 24
Legislative Wrap-Up! The 2020 Georgia legislative session was the longest in modern General Assembly history, clocking in at over five months. Several friends and lobbyists commented that this is the strangest session they’ve ever experienced - and many of them have been working at the Capitol for decades! After the long suspended break, the special session to grant […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 23
This week, the Georgia legislature reconvened for the first time since March 16th for legislative days 30-35. With five legislative days to go, we expect to have Sine Die (the last day of session) this Friday. It’s been a strange time under the Gold Dome - masks are mandatory at all times, and many committee […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 22
Last week started with a rocky Election Day and ended with 200+ legislators preparing to return to the Capitol for resumption of session. In between, the state experienced rising numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases, social justice rallies and protests continued around the city, and another police shooting devastated our community. ELECTION UPDATES From long wait […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 21
Friends: It was another eventful week in the news around Georgia. Peaceful protests continued around the Atlanta area, including a meaningful gathering in Buckhead on Sunday organized by students in our community. Lines snaked around the block as voters faced long waits at early voting locations. Thousands of absentee ballots went missing in Fulton County, […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 20
Friends: I struggle to find the words to talk about the tumult facing our community right now. I am so proud of Atlanta’s Chief of Police, Erika Shields, and her determination to listen to peaceful protestors and manage the APD response. I am saddened by the increased use of force as protests continue and fear […]
The Holland Report – 2020, Week 19
As we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, I am reflecting on the powerful freedoms that so many have died to protect for us. Central to our freedoms as Americans is our access to a representative democracy. I hope you’ll remember to submit your absentee ballot, vote at an early voting location, or make a plan […]
