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Amos Amerson
| Amos Amerson | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 9 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| January 8, 2001 - January 14, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Councilman, Dahlongea Georgia | ||
| 1999-2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Georgia College, 1956 | |
| Master's | University of Hawaii, 1972 | |
| Ph.D. | American University in London, 1993 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 30, 1935 | |
| Place of birth | Washington County, GA | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Amerson was an Associate Professor at North Georgia College and State University from 1982-1998. He has also been a GS-13 and Lieutenant/Analysis in the United States Department of Energy, and Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, Vietnam.
He is a member of the Rotary Club, American Association of Retired Persons, Board of Lumpkin County Literacy Coalition, National Rifle Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Amerson served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Science and Technology Committee, Chair
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Amerson served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Science and Technology Committee (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Technical Colleges
- Subcommittee on University System
Elections
2010
Amerson ran for re-election to the 9th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 9 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Amos Amerson (R)
|
17,580 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Amerson was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 9. Amerson (R) ran unopposed and finished with 23,803 votes.[3] Amerson raised $108,247 for his campaign fund.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Amos Amerson (R)
|
23,803 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Amerson collected $22,840 in campaign contributions. [5] His five largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mike Cotrell | $2,000 |
| JM Family Enterprises | $1,250 |
| Eugene Bishop | $1,000 |
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $1,000 |
| Prommis Solutions | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008, Amerson collected $108,247 in campaign contributions.[6] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Walters Acceptance Corporation | $3,000 |
| JM Family Enterprises | $2,500 |
| MMV Alliance Fund | $2,300 |
| Michael Coan | $2,300 |
| Carlton W. Rogers | $2,300 |
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Amos Amerson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Amos Amerson on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 9 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Kevin Tanner (R) |
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