Alisha Thomas Morgan

Alisha Thomas Morgan (born September 5, 1978) is an American politician. She was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2003 to 2015, representing the 39th district.

Alisha Thomas Morgan
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
2003–2015
Succeeded byErica Thomas
Personal details
Born (1978-09-05) September 5, 1978
Miami, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceAustell, Georgia
WebsiteAlishaMorgan.com

Personal life and education

Morgan graduated from Spelman College, where she majored in sociology and drama. She has one daughter, Lailah Morgan who is 12 years old Her birthday is April 16th 2007.[1]

Career

Morgan was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives at the age of 23. She served on the Appropriations Committee, Education Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee, Health & Human Services Committee, and Juvenile Justice Committee.[1]

Morgan is a strong supporter of charter schools and supports changing the Georgia Constitution to create a state commission to review charter school applications denied by the school board.[2] She also supports a "trigger option" that would allow local parents to remove the administration of failing schools.[3] Morgan supported Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act as a way to protect minorities from being stripped of their voting rights;[4] this section was struck down by the Supreme Court in Shelby County v. Holder. Morgan also opposes Stand-your-ground laws.[5]

In 2009, Morgan started her own company, Morganics, which focuses on public speaking and leadership development. Morgan has also published a book, titled "No Apologies: Powerful Lessons in Life, Love & Politics."[1]

Georgia State School Superintendent race

In 2014, Morgan and her opponent, Valarie Wilson, went against one another in the Democratic runoff for State School Superintendent. Later, Wilson won the Democratic runoff facing Republican Richard Woods.

References
  1. "Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  2. Downey, Maureen (1 October 2012). "Two influential House members urge support of charter amendment". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Archived from the original on 2012-12-15. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  3. Chao, Angela (22 February 2013). "Rep. Morgan to Host Discussion on 'Trigger Bill'". South Cobb Patch. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  4. Reed, Martin J. (21 February 2013). "Voting Rights Act defenders dispute Shelby County case going to U.S. Supreme Court". The Birmingham News. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  5. Walton, Kiri (2 April 2012). "South Cobbers Still Mourning, Demonstrating after Trayvon Martin Shooting". South Cobb Patch. Retrieved 27 August 2013.


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