Rep. Tanya F. Miller Named General Counsel to Georgia Federation of Public Service Employees

ATLANTA - State Representative Tanya F. Miller (D-Atlanta) today was named General Counsel to the Georgia Federation of Public Service Employees (FPSE).

"I am honored to have been named as General Counsel to the Georgia FPSE," said Rep. Miller. "As a legislator and an attorney, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to fight for equality and fairness in the workplace. It is only right that those who have dedicated their lives to serving Georgia are properly advocated for and protected in their place of work."

Rep. Miller will serve as the Chief Legal Officer and Advisor for FPSE in Georgia, ensuring the interests of FPSE and its members are protected. As a former prosecutor, Rep. Miller fought on the frontlines of public safety. As a Civil Rights attorney, she fought to ensure fairness and equity in the workplace. Rep. Miller has served as an Assistant United States Attorney and the Chief Senior District Attorney for Fulton County. As an elected state legislator, Rep. Miller has fought for fully funded public education with wraparound services, labor rights, access to affordable healthcare, community-centered public safety and criminal justice reform.

"We are excited about the leadership of Tanya Miller and look forward to her advise and advocacy," said Jennifer Saunders, President of Georgia Federation of Public Service Employees.

The Georgia Federation of Public Service Employees is the fastest growing employee organization in the state of Georgia. They are committed to promoting and advocating for public school employees, quality public education, efficiency in government and positive community engagement. Their members come from different job classifications; they are teachers, police officers, counselors, administrative assistants, bus operators, paraprofessionals, custodians, administrators, social workers and much more. Their members come from different jobs, but they have one thing in common: a dedication to public service and the communities they serve.

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., FPSE members and labor, community and political leaders will gather to join FPSE in an introductory reception for the Honorable Tanya Miller at Paschal's Restaurant in Atlanta.

RSVP is required to attend this event. Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

Representative Tanya F. Miller represents the citizens of District 62, which includes portions of Fulton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Code Revision, Information and Audits and Judiciary Non-Civil committees.

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