Immigration Reform

• Senator Wiles has worked diligently to change how immigrants are dealt with in the state of Georgia including support of SB529 passed during the 2006 session. As a result, Georgia is now considered to have the toughest illegal immigration laws in America with many other states looking here for leadership.
• Senator Wiles added an amendment that prevents illegal immigrants from receiving tax benefits, like a homestead exemption.
• John realizes that while much of the problem is Federal, Georgia must be sure to protect the limited resources we have and ensure that when they are needed by citizens or those who are here legally, resources will be available.

Protecting Property Rights (Eminent Domain)

In 2005, a rogue board in Cobb County wanted to condemn a family farm for a new school when there was other land available.

• Senator Wiles, like most people around the state, knew this was wrong and immediately took on that board by introducing legislation that would prevent any school board from taking land under eminent domain when other suitable land is available.
• John believes that property rights are inherently protected by the U.S. Constitution and governments should have a very clear reason before taking peoples property. As State Senator, John has authored or sponsored many pieces of legislation to address this issue and will continue to do so as more situations and issues arise, including the newest problem of inverse condemnation. (HB1313 & SB30)

Protecting our Families

Protecting families has always been a top priority for Senator Wiles including work to enact tougher laws ensuring sexual predators will not walk the streets of Georgia untracked.

• John worked to pass the toughest sexual predator bill in the nation (HB1059), ensuring those sexual offenders who are deemed dangerous will be required to wear a GPS tracking system if released after serving a minimum 25 year sentence as well as be prevented from living in areas where they can prey on our children.
• Kimberly’s Call was a priority for John after the tragedy that Kimberly Boyd faced and the realization that there was no way for the communications network to help an adult in crisis. Based on the very successful Levi’s call, if an adult is abducted we can immediately notify the public through the same system as we do for a Levi’s call thanks to the leadership of Senator John Wiles.

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