Clayton reps to focus on education and public safety in 2010

By Jonathan Shapiro

Atlanta, GA – A new session of the General Assembly kicks off this Monday.

Clayton County's local leaders met today with their state representatives to discuss legislative priorities.

The Clayton County legislative delegation is made up of 9 Assemblymen and women.

All but two were in attendance at Clayton State University to hear out local leaders.

Not surprisingly, many of them stressed the need for budget help.

State senator Valencia Seay, who represents much of North Clayton, says she is committed to public safety and education in 2010.

SEAY: The more we continue to speak loud about education and funding hopefully the squeaky wheel will get the oil.

In 2008, Clayton County became the first school system in 40 years to lose national accreditation. They've since regained it, but remain on probation.

Seay, along with fellow senator Gail Buckner, vowed to fight against vouchers in 2010 and help the county's new superintendent make schools, teachers, and parents more accountable.

For WABE News, I'm Jonathan Shapiro.