“I am running for State Senate because Middle Georgia needs strong, conservative and experienced leadership fighting for us and our values at the State Capitol – just as Senator Kennedy has done.
“Governor Kemp, Senator Kennedy and the Republican majority in the legislature have done a great job of cutting taxes, cracking down on illegal immigration, defending law enforcement, and making Georgia
the number one state in which to do business. I want to help continue that record of success.
“I bring a unique and needed perspective to this race, having served as a small business owner for over 25 years and as a mayor for the past 10 years. I have made the tough decisions both in the private sector and as a public servant. I understand the challenges our families, communities, and businesses face, and I firmly share the conservative values we hold dear. I’m ready to put my experience and my commitment to our values to work for Middle Georgia at the Capitol.
“In the Senate, I will lead with the conservative common-sense that comes from being a business owner and the know how that comes from serving in public office. I will join efforts to ultimately eliminate the state income tax, continue working to rein in out-of-control insurance costs on families and businesses, stand with public safety, and stand up to radical policies that threaten our freedoms and weaken our families. I’ll always put the people of Middle Georgia first and I look forward to earning the trust and support of the people of Senate District 18 in the months ahead,” concluded Wilson in his announcement. MORE ABOUT ERIC WILSON
Eric Wilson was elected Mayor of Forsyth in November 2015. Prior to being elected Mayor, Eric served on Forsyth City Council for nearly six years. Eric is co-owner, President and CEO of MedPro EMS, a private ambulance service, located in Forsyth and Warner Robins. In addition to his management responsibilities as owner of MedPro EMS, Eric is a licensed paramedic. He has been a small business owner since 2000. Prior to owning his own businesses, he served as a regional project manager with the Georgia Department of Economic Development from 1998 to 2002. Eric serves as chairman of the Georgia Association of Regional Commissions (GARC), chairman of the Middle Georgia Community Action Agency and past Public Safety Policy Committee chair for the Georgia Municipal Association. Appointed by Governor Brian Kemp, Eric also serves on Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council. He serves on the board of directors for the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG), Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), Central Georgia Technical College, Region 5 Emergency Medical Services Council, Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition and the Monroe County Health Board. Eric is past chairman of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. Eric has lived in Forsyth since 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Brewton-Parker College and is a 2005 graduate of Leadership Monroe.
