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Joe Heckstall
| Joe Heckstall | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 62 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| January 9, 1995 - January 14, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| City Councilman, City of Eastpoint, Georgia | ||
| 1981-1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Augustine's College, 1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 2, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | New York City, NY | |
| Religion | Church of Wholis Healing | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Heckstall has worked as a corporate motivational speaker/President of the Powerfilled Think, a sales trainer, and a television talk show host.
He is a member of 5 Star Speakers, Black Clergy Appreciation Trustee Board, Police Appreciation, and a Trustee with the Metro Atlanta Red Cross.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Heckstall served on the following committees:
- Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Heckstall served on the following committees:
- Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee
Elections
2012
Heckstall did not seek re-election in 2012.
2010
Heckstall ran for re-election to the 62nd 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 62 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joe Heckstall (D)
|
7,680 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Heckstall was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 62. Heckstall (D) ran unopposed and finished with 11,597 votes.[3] Heckstall raised $1,200 for his campaign fund.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 62 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Heckstall (D)
|
11,597 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Heckstall collected $4,110 in campaign contributions.[5] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joe Heckstall's campaign in 2010 | |
| Peniel Womens Center | $1,000 |
| Georgia Dental Association | $750 |
| Georgia Obstetrical & Gynecological Society | $500 |
| Mckenna Long & Aldridge | $500 |
| CBS Outdoor | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $4,110 |
2008
In 2008, Heckstall collected $1,200 in campaign contributions.[6] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gus Thornhill Enterprises | $300 |
| Outdoor Advertising Associates of Georgia | $250 |
| Georgia Dental Association | $250 |
| Deloris Hubbard | $200 |
| Minit Car Wash | $200 |
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Joe Heckstall
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Joe Heckstall on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 62 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by Ladawn Blackett Jones (D) |
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