9 Questions for Georgia’s Labor Commissioner Candidates

BY Atlanta Magazine - October 20, 2018

Much of what this state agency—which receives approximately 95 percent of its funding from the federal government—does is manage unemployment benefits. But it also plays a vital role in workforce training and preparing residents with skills they need to fill jobs in a fast-changing labor market. Georgia’s unemployment rate might sit below 4 percent, but when the next economic downturn happens, you’re going to want someone who knows how to support a population in need. Below, our 11 questions for the candidates and their responses, which have been edited for length and clarity.