Allegations have surfaced over some money raised by a candidate for Georgia governor. An investigative report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution found two insurance companies in the state headed by the same person directed $120,000 dollars to the campaign of John Oxendine. The paper found money was received from the insurance companies through 10 political action committees set up by an Alabama board member of both firms. Oxendine is Georgia’s Insurance and fire safety commissioner, and was the first Republican to announce his entry into the 2010 governor’s race. One of his opponents is Secretary of State Karen Handel--a spokesman for her campaign told the AJC the allegations are "serious", and the money should be returned. An Oxendine spokesperson told the paper the attacks come because Oxendine is a front-runner in the governor’s race.
Showing posts with label Secretary of State Karen Handel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Secretary of State Karen Handel. Show all posts
Monday, May 11, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Karen Handel Files for Governor
Secretary of State Karen Handel will seek the Governor's office in 2010. The announcement came today via press release:
Atlanta – Karen Handel has officially filed the necessary paperwork to form a campaign committee to seek the office of Governor of Georgia in 2010.
Handel said, “After prayerful consideration and with the support of my husband Steve, I have decided to run for Governor. I am humbled by the level of support I am receiving from all across Georgia and I'm looking forward to the campaign.
“Our next Governor will face many difficult challenges. I look forward to meeting those challenges with exciting new ideas and a vision that will put us on the path to growth and prosperity.”
Handel also announced that Fred Cooper will serve as Campaign Chairman. “Fred Cooper is recognized as one of the great leaders of the Republican Party and in the Georgia business community. I am fortunate to consider him a great friend and I am honored to have him as chairman of our campaign,” Handel said.
Cooper said, “Karen Handel possesses the qualities that are so important in public service – absolute integrity, exceptional experience, remarkable intelligence, and strong, fair leadership. She has consistently demonstrated those qualities….as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor; as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and as Secretary of State.
“She is ready to be Governor; she will be an excellent Governor; I am proud to be on her team,” Cooper added.
Karen Handel biographical information:
Karen Handel is currently serving as the first Republican Secretary of State. She previously served in elective office as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. In the business community she has served as President and CEO of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and held executive positions with CIBA Vision and KPMG. Karen has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, and in the White House to Marilyn Quayle. She lives in Roswell with her husband Steve.
Fred Cooper biographical information:
Fred Cooper is a longtime leader in the Georgia business community and the Republican Party of Georgia. He has served as State Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, as Georgia State Chairman of former President George H.W. Bush’s campaigns and as Georgia General Chairman for President George W. Bush, who chose Mr. Cooper to be Chairman of the G-8 Summit Host Committee for the G-8 Summit held in 2004 in Sea Island, GA.
Mr. Cooper is Chairman of Cooper Capital, LLC, a private investment firm, which he founded in 1998. Previously, Mr. Cooper was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of CooperSmith, Inc., an Atlanta based company which produced and distributed a variety of baked foods, primarily under the trademark Sunbeam, throughout most of the Southeast and New England. In 1998, CooperSmith was acquired by The Earthgrains Company (now Sara Lee).
Mr. Cooper has held several executive and legal positions, including Vice Chairman, President, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, at Flowers Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500, New York Stock Exchange Company.
Mr. Cooper is 66 years old, resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and he and his wife Helen have two married sons and five grandchildren.
Atlanta – Karen Handel has officially filed the necessary paperwork to form a campaign committee to seek the office of Governor of Georgia in 2010.
Handel said, “After prayerful consideration and with the support of my husband Steve, I have decided to run for Governor. I am humbled by the level of support I am receiving from all across Georgia and I'm looking forward to the campaign.
“Our next Governor will face many difficult challenges. I look forward to meeting those challenges with exciting new ideas and a vision that will put us on the path to growth and prosperity.”
Handel also announced that Fred Cooper will serve as Campaign Chairman. “Fred Cooper is recognized as one of the great leaders of the Republican Party and in the Georgia business community. I am fortunate to consider him a great friend and I am honored to have him as chairman of our campaign,” Handel said.
Cooper said, “Karen Handel possesses the qualities that are so important in public service – absolute integrity, exceptional experience, remarkable intelligence, and strong, fair leadership. She has consistently demonstrated those qualities….as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor; as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and as Secretary of State.
“She is ready to be Governor; she will be an excellent Governor; I am proud to be on her team,” Cooper added.
Karen Handel biographical information:
Karen Handel is currently serving as the first Republican Secretary of State. She previously served in elective office as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. In the business community she has served as President and CEO of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and held executive positions with CIBA Vision and KPMG. Karen has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, and in the White House to Marilyn Quayle. She lives in Roswell with her husband Steve.
Fred Cooper biographical information:
Fred Cooper is a longtime leader in the Georgia business community and the Republican Party of Georgia. He has served as State Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, as Georgia State Chairman of former President George H.W. Bush’s campaigns and as Georgia General Chairman for President George W. Bush, who chose Mr. Cooper to be Chairman of the G-8 Summit Host Committee for the G-8 Summit held in 2004 in Sea Island, GA.
Mr. Cooper is Chairman of Cooper Capital, LLC, a private investment firm, which he founded in 1998. Previously, Mr. Cooper was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of CooperSmith, Inc., an Atlanta based company which produced and distributed a variety of baked foods, primarily under the trademark Sunbeam, throughout most of the Southeast and New England. In 1998, CooperSmith was acquired by The Earthgrains Company (now Sara Lee).
Mr. Cooper has held several executive and legal positions, including Vice Chairman, President, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, at Flowers Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500, New York Stock Exchange Company.
Mr. Cooper is 66 years old, resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and he and his wife Helen have two married sons and five grandchildren.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Fulton wraps absentee counting
State elections officials are a step closer to officially determining whether Georgia’s U.S. Senate race will have to go to a runoff. That closer step came just before midnight, when election workers in Fulton County wrapped-up the counting of nearly 31,000 absentee ballots. Certification should come by tomorrow.
Fulton county has been in spotlight for taking overtime to count votes, which has drawn the anger of Secretary of State Karen Handel, who’s called for an investigation. On Wednesday morning, Fulton County poll workers were allowed to leave early for a rest. Handel threatened to report the county to the state elections board for violation of Georgia election laws. But Fulton County Voter Education Coordinator Mark Henderson says the county took steps to make sure no laws were broken:
"Our director called our board chair, who then called the county attorney to interpret the election code to see if it would be a violation. Our county attorney didn't see a violation based on the state of Georgia's elections code".
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports this morning that the Office of Inspector General will conduct a complete investigation of Fulton County.
Fulton county has been in spotlight for taking overtime to count votes, which has drawn the anger of Secretary of State Karen Handel, who’s called for an investigation. On Wednesday morning, Fulton County poll workers were allowed to leave early for a rest. Handel threatened to report the county to the state elections board for violation of Georgia election laws. But Fulton County Voter Education Coordinator Mark Henderson says the county took steps to make sure no laws were broken:
"Our director called our board chair, who then called the county attorney to interpret the election code to see if it would be a violation. Our county attorney didn't see a violation based on the state of Georgia's elections code".
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports this morning that the Office of Inspector General will conduct a complete investigation of Fulton County.
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