Cobb educators endorse Stacey Evans for Georgia House
July 28, 2010
Last week the Cobb County Association of Educators endorsed Stacey Evans for Georgia State House District 40.
“We are proud to endorse Stacey Evans for House District 40,” said Connie Jackson, President of CCAE. “We feel that she is knowledgeable about education in our area, understands what teachers need and want to make public education the best it can be, and most importantly, she cares about the children of Cobb County. She has already actively involved educators in the process and we are confident that she will listen to educators when she is serving us in the House.”
“I’m so honored to have CCAE’s support,” Evans said. “This is a great group of educators fighting on the front lines of our kids’ schools, trying to make the most out of an incredibly difficult situation. With the over $4 billion in cuts to our kids’ schools the last 8 years, these men and women remain dedicated to giving each Georgia child the best possible future. And they need our help. That’s why as our next State Representative I’ll fight against budget cuts, fight to pay good teachers what they are worth, and put Georgia’s public education system back where it belongs – at the top of our priority list.”
Evans highlighted on Blog for Democracy
July 27, 2010
Those of you know Stacey Godfrey Evans probably also know what a wonderful addition she would be to the Georgia State House.
If you haven't met her or read her impressive bio, here's the "executive summary": born and raised in Ringgold, Georgia; child of carpet mill workers; first person in her family to attend college; worked her way through college and law school with the help of the HOPE scholarship; former President of Young Democrats of Georgia; immediate past Chair of Georgia’s WIN List; long history of community service and Democratic Party involvement, and much more.
Stacey is seeking the House Seat in Cobb County vacated by Rob Teilhet, but this is by no means a done deal. In 2008, Rob Teilhet ran completely unopposed. Stacey was fortunate not to have Democratic primary opposition, but does have a Republican opponent in November. HD-40 is one of those small districts where EVERY SINGLE VOTE matters, which makes the recent primary results all the more alarming.
On July 20th, D. Scott McDearman, her Republican opponent got 622 votes, Stacey got 638. Just 16 votes separated them.
Stacey is taking nothing for granted. She's worked very hard over the last year, writing thousands of letters, knocking on hundreds of doors and raising a significant amount of money, but we need to make sure she prevails in November.
This is a race we can't afford to lose and a person we can't afford to be without. She's one of our best and brightest. So please do whatever you can to make sure we hold this seat in November. Even if you don't live in Cobb County, but especially if you do, please offer a few volunteer hours, or a few dollars to the cause.
This is one political contribution I promise you will never regret.
Evans campaign hosts back to school supplies drive for Green Acres and Belmont Hills Elementary Schools
July 22, 2010
We are conducting a school supplies drive for two elementary schools in the District - Green Acres Elementary and Belmont Hills Elementary. The majority of the students in these schools are economically disadvantaged and sometimes come to school without all the supplies they need to succeed. The schools and teachers personally end up providing supplies to these students. Please help us gather school supplies to help them out.
Here's how you can help:
1. Drop off new school supplies in person at REV Coffee (1680 Spring Road). Grab some coffee while you are there and support REV for helping us with this project - they are great folks over there! The supplies needed include backpacks (no wheels), ziplock bags (any size), scissors, glue sticks, no. 2 pencils, spiral notebooks, crayons, pocket folders with prongs, notebook paper (wide ruled), or hand sanitizers.
2. Have over $50 in supplies you want to donate? Call 770-710-4087 and someone will come and pick them up from you!
3. Go online at your favorite all purpose or office supply store and buy a gift card for $10, $25, or any amount and have it sent to Stacey Evans, 2065C Lake Park Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080. Here are a few ideas: Target, Office Depot, Office Max.
4. Do it the old fashioned way and buy a gift card in person and send it to me in the mail!
Over the last several weeks, I've been meeting with principals of the schools in House District 40. We've got some great leaders in our schools, but they need our help. This is a small way we can help them help students reach their full potential. I hope you'll join me in donating school supplies or gift cards.
Stacey Evans receives endorsement from the Georgia AFL-CIO
May 26, 2010
On May 26, 2010, the Georgia AFL-CIO endorsed Stacey Evans, candidate for State House District 40.
"I am pleased to have the support of the Georgia AFL-CIO and Georgia’s working families. My parents and grandparents worked in carpet mills when I was growing up, my dad, uncle, and cousin are truck drivers, and my brother is an electrical lineman. I know firsthand that working families benefit from strong laws to protect their jobs and their safety while on the job,” said Evans. “I am proud to stand with Labor and Georgia’s working families."
Stacey Evans receives the endorsement of Georgia’s WIN List
May 25, 2010
On May 25, 2010, Georgia’s WIN List announced its endorsement of Stacey Evans, candidate for State House District 40.
"I am excited to have the support of Georgia’s WIN List. WIN stands for Women In Numbers and I am thrilled to have these amazing women behind me in this race. Maybe women aren’t better than men when it comes to serving in government, but we are at least as good and currently only 17% of our Georgia legislators are women, even though women are more than 50% of the electorate,” said Evans. “I was proud to serve as a Board member and Chair of WIN and am thrilled to now be a WIN-endorsed candidate and help increase the number of women legislators."
Learn more about Georgia’s WIN List and their endorsement of Stacey at www.georgiawinlist.com
Senator Doug Stoner endorses Stacey Evans for Georgia House
“Evans a thoughtful and energetic leader,” Stoner said.
February 1, 2010
On February 1, 2010, Senator Doug Stoner formally endorsed Stacey Evans, candidate for State House District 40.
“Stacey Evans is a thoughtful and energetic leader, and I am delighted to support her in her race for the State House,” said Senator Stoner. “She understands that transportation, education, and job growth are the top priorities of South Cobb residents and I look forward to working with her in the Legislature to address these issues.”
“Senator Stoner is an engaged leader who works hard to make the priorities of his district the priorities of the Legislature. That’s the kind of legislator I hope to be and I am honored that he has endorsed me,” said Evans. “I look forward to working alongside him in the Legislature to ensure that the needs of the residents of South Cobb are met and that their voices are heard.”
Stacey Evans continues to show strong financial support
January 7, 2010
Stacey Evans, candidate for State House District 40, filed her second disclosure report on January 7. Evans, a first time candidate, has raised over $60,000 in 2009 from over 300 individual donors. Since her initial June disclosure, showing over $40,000 raised in only five weeks from 175 individual donors, she raised nearly $20,000 from over 125 new individual donors.
“I am humbled by the amazing support I’ve continued to receive in my first race for political office. Following endorsements from all Democratic House Members from Cobb County, including incumbent Rob Teilhet, the support I’ve received this period encourages and energizes me to work even harder to run a quality campaign to share my message of improving education, transportation, and job growth.”
Stacey Evans endorsed by all Cobb County Democratic House Members
December 7, 2009
On December 7, 2009, five Democratic House Members from Cobb County join Representative Rob Teilhet in endorsing Stacey Evans, candidate for State House District 40. Evans has now received the endorsements of all Democratic House Members from Cobb County more than seven months before the Democratic Primary.
Representatives Don Wix (HD 33), Alisha Thomas Morgan (HD 39), Pat Dooley (HD 38), Terry Johnson (HD 37), and Sheila Jones (HD 40) join Representative Teilhet in giving their strong words of support to Evans’ campaign.
“Stacey Evans is an accomplished attorney and community leader. Cobb County will be well served to have her as an advocate in the Legislature,” said Representative Don Wix.
“I’ve know Stacey Evans since 2002 when she encouraged and supported my first campaign. Stacey is a dedicated friend and leader,” said Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan. “We need more women in the Legislature and I look forward to working with her to put the priorities of Georgia families first under the Gold Dome.”
“Stacey Evans is passionate about improving our public schools so that all children have a chance to reach their full potential,” said Representative Pat Dooley. “As the first person in her family to go to college, she knows first-hand how critical a good education is to a bright future.”
“I look forward to working with Stacey Evans in the Legislature to improve transportation,” said Representative Terry Johnson. “Stacey understands that the people of metro Atlanta are tired of sitting in traffic, and she has the determination to do something about it.”
“I am thrilled to support Stacey Evans. I’ve known her for a long time, and she will be a tireless advocate for the people of Cobb County,” said Representative Sheila Jones. “As an employee of Lockheed Martin for over 29 years, I trust Stacey to fight for workers and to help keep and create jobs for Georgians.”
“I am overwhelmed and humbled to receive endorsements from such amazing leaders,” said Evans. “I am honored to have earned the trust of these representatives who I’ve worked with over the years in community and political organizations. If I am fortunate to be elected, I will work hard to live up to the confidence these leaders have placed in me and will do my utmost to move Georgia forward.”
Teilhet endorsement of Evans lauded on Georgia Women Vote
November 21, 2009
"Stay in your own lane." That's one of the cardinal rules of a successful political campaign. Rep. Rob Teilhet, who is running for Attorney General, broke that rule last week when he endorsed Stacey Godfrey Evans, a phenomenal young women who is running for his soon-to-be vacated House seat. That Rob endorsed Stacey means that, for him, there's one rule that trumps all the others: "Do the right thing." Rob's passion for doing what's right has been the hallmark of his service in the state legislature, and it is one of the many reasons he has my full support in his campaign to become Georgia's next Attorney General. (More on that in another post.)
Why was endorsing Stacey Evans the right thing for Teilhet to do? Because there is no doubt that Stacey will be an outstanding representative for the people of Georgia's 40th House District. Stacey is bright, accomplished and, at the same time, down to earth. She has also followed one of the "other" rules of a successful campaign: she raised a significant amount of money right away. She reported raising over $38K as of June 30th, and still had almost all of it in the bank, just over 36K. (If only the Governor had managed the state budget that well!) Stacey was able to raise that money because, for years, she has been involved in professional, political and philanthropic organizations, and the people she has worked with learned quickly that they could count on Stacey. As this article from EMILY's List affirms, Stacey is an leader to watch.
So, Rob, you might have broken a rule, but you did the right thing, and I'm proud to support both you and Stacey!
Representative Rob Teilhet endorses Stacey Evans
November 16, 2009
On November 16, 2009, Representative Rob Teilhet formally endorsed Stacey Evans to succeed him as the representative from State House District 40.
“I’ve known Stacey Evans for several years as a community leader and know her to be intelligent, hard working, and passionate about service,” said Representative Teilhet. “Stacey will be a strong voice for the people of our community and will ensure that the ideas and concerns of local citizens continue to be heard.”
“Representative Teilhet has been a great leader for House District 40 and the State, and I am honored to have his support,” said Evans. “I am excited to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of strong and responsive leadership.”
Rob Teilhet has represented House District 40 in the Georgia House of Representatives since his election in 2002. He is the Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and serves on the Judiciary, Education, and Industrial Relations Committees. He is a partner in the Marietta law firm of Rogers, Strimban & Teilhet. He is a candidate for Attorney General. www.robforgeorgia.com
Follow the news coverage of Representative Teilhet’s endorsements at Georgia Women Vote http://georgiawomenvote.blogspot.com/2009/11/rob-teilhet-breaks-rule.html and Peach Pundit
http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/11/17/teilhet-endorses-stacey-evans-in-house-race-to-replace-him/
Stacey Evans featured in EMILY’s List article
October 13, 2009
On September 17th, Stacey Evans attended EMILY's List Political Opportunity Program ("POP") training, which was lead by Kate Coyne-McCoy, a great friend to female democratic candidates here in Georgia and across the country.
Read about the training, including a feature of the campaign here: http://emilyslist.org/blog/from_the_field_a_pop_update/
Georgia’s WIN List to honor Stacey Evans
October 13, 2009
Georgia’s WIN List will honor Stacey Evans, along with Melita Easters and Mary Long, for her work as former chair of Georgia's WIN List. “I am humbled to accept this honor alongside two of my sheros and mentors,” said Stacey of the honor. The reception will be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 6:30-8:30 at the Defoor Center Gallery at 1710 Defoor Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
For more information, visit www.georgiawinlist.com
Stacey Evans on Kudzu Vine, blog talk radio
September 13, 2009
On September 13, 2009, Stacey was a guest on Kudzu Vine. Stacey enjoyed the opportunity to discuss her background and the issues with David McLaughlin, Catherine Smith, and Tim Shiflett.
You can listed to the show as a podcast here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kudzu/2009/09/13/Kudzu-Vine
Evans Campaign mentioned in Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta Daily Journal, September 1, 2009
by Otis Brumby, Bill Kinney & Joe Kirby
Around Town Columnists
MORE POLITICAL PATTER: Political newcomer Stacey Evans has announced her candidacy for the District 40 state House seat to succeed state Rep. Rob Teilhet (D-Smyrna), who is running for state attorney general. First-time candidate Evans will run in the Democratic Primary. She says she has raised more than $40,000 from over 175 donors. House District 40 includes parts of Smyrna, Marietta and Vinings. Ms. Evans is a lawyer at Bryan, Cave Powell & Goldstein. She was born and raised in Ringgold, received her undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Georgia and resides in Smyrna with her husband, Andrew.
JONAE WARTEL JOINS TEAM AS CAMPAIGN MANAGER
August 24, 2009
I am very excited to announce that Jonae Wartel has joined the campaign as my Campaign Manager. In a legislative race, that means that Jonae will be my field director, finance director, public relations director, volunteer coordinator, and everything in between. She's perfect for the job and I'm thrilled to welcome her aboard!
As a native of Marietta, Georgia, Jonae developed a passion for community building and politics at a young age. After earning undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Spanish from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she worked as a field organizer with both the Barack Obama Campaign in Missouri and Jim Martin for U.S. Senate here in Georgia.
She currently serves as secretary of the Young Democrats of Cobb County, helping to organize and unify the next generation of party leaders. She is excited about joining the campaign and having the opportunity to energize and mobilize Democrats in Cobb County. In her leisure time, she enjoys blogging, running, community service, and photography.
Please show your support of Jonae joining the team by making a contribution on-line today at www.staceyevans.org.
A big thank you goes out to all of you who have already donated on-line. We are moving fast toward the goal of raising $5,000 on-line by the end of the month, but we aren't there yet. Please help us get there and show your support for Jonae as well. Your contributions of $250, $100, $50, $25, or whatever you can give are greatly appreciated. Donate on-line today!
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Stacey
The campaign website is live!
August 3, 2009
The campaign website is live! You can now sign up to volunteer and make contributions online at www.staceyevans.org.
Thanks to your help, the campaign is off to a strong fundraising start. Please consider making a donation online to keep the momentum going and take the new website for a test run at the same time.
Please help me raise $5,000 this month to begin the online fundraising part of this campaign with a bang! Please go online now at www.staceyevans.org and make a contribution. Your donations of $250, $100, $50, and $20 are all needed. Together we can do it!
Thank you for your continued support!
Stacey
$40,000 RAISED IN FIRST DISCLOSURE PERIOD
July 7, 2009
I have exciting news to share! Yesterday I filed my first disclosure report for the campaign. Thanks to your generosity, I reported over $40,000 raised from more than 175 individual donors during the first 5 weeks this campaign was up and running! I am overwhelmed by your amazing support. Thank you for the confidence that you have shown in this campaign. Because of your support, we've built the strong foundation necessary to be successful.
Over the next several months I will be meeting with the citizens, schools, churches, and community leaders in the district and listening to concerns. I will send emails periodically to keep you posted on the campaign, but join me on the web to get the latest news from the campaign trail as it happens:
Add me as a friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=100000063930339&ref=ts
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/staceyevanshd40
Check out my pictures on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39883098@N05/
Join me on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=11778970&trk=tab_pro
Videos coming soon to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/staceyevanshd40
We are off to a great fundraising start. Let's keep up the momentum! Please consider making a donation today.
I appreciate all of your support and encouragement over these last few weeks. I will need you more than ever as this campaign continues. Together we will win!
Thank you!
Stacey
Stacey Evans Makes it Official – mention on Blog for Democracy
Blog for Democracy, May 25, 2009
by Melanie Goux
Stacey Evans makes it official: As previously reported by Amy on Georgia Women Vote, Stacey Evans has officially declared her intent to run for Georgia State House District 40, the seat being vacated by Rob Teilhet, now seeking to be Georgia's next Attorney General.
Jason Adams, a remarkable first time candidate in 2008, was also rumored be considering a run for the seat, but last report is he won't pursue. I do hope we see Jason again. We need more candidates, and Representatives, like him.
So this means, so far at least, Stacey seems to have a clear field. Awesome.
The Scoop on a Great Candidate for Teilhet's Seat – mention on Tondee’s Tavern/Georgia Women Vote Blog
Tondee’s Tavern/Georgia Women Vote Blog, April 22, 2009
by Amy Morton
Last night, I learned that Stacey Evans, a Democrat, will file the appropriate papers to run for HD40, the seat Rob Teilhet is vacating to run for Attorney General. Stacey is an attorney with Bryan Cave Powell Goldstein. Her professional, political and civic accomplishments are too many to list here. She is the immediate past chair of Georgia's WIN List, a active member of Red Clay and engaged with many other organizations. Stacey will be an outstanding Representative, and I am thrilled that she has decided to offer herself for service.
We need about 20 more just like her!
