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Simone Bell
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 58th district |
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| In office December 22, 2009 – November 13, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Robbin Shipp |
| Succeeded by | Park Cannon |
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| Born | Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Domestic partner | Valerie Acree |
| Residence | Atlanta, Georgia |
Simone Bell is a community organizer and former politician from Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in December 2009. She represented the 58th district in DeKalb and Fulton counties. She served in this role until November 2015.
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Who is Simone Bell?
Simone Bell was born and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She later moved to Georgia to attend Agnes Scott College in Decatur. She is known for her work as a community organizer. This means she helps bring people together to make positive changes in their neighborhoods.
Her Work as a Community Organizer
Simone Bell has worked with Lambda Legal. This is a national non-profit legal group. They focus on important issues for the LGBT community and people with HIV. Her work helps ensure fairness and equal rights for many people.
Serving in the Georgia House of Representatives
Simone Bell represented the 58th district in the Georgia House of Representatives. This district is located in eastern Atlanta. It includes several neighborhoods like East Atlanta, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown, Edgewood, Gresham Park, Grant Park, Kirkwood, Ormewood Park and Boulevard Heights.
How She Was Elected
The seat for the 58th district became open in 2009. This happened when the previous representative, Robbin Shipp, resigned. A special election was held on November 3, 2009. Simone Bell was one of five candidates. She received 24% of the votes, placing second.
Because no one won more than half the votes, a second election was held. This is called a runoff election. In the runoff, Simone Bell won against Asha Jackson. She received 56% of the votes. Chief Justice Carol Hunstein officially swore her into office. This happened on December 22, 2009.
Her Time in Office
Simone Bell ran for re-election in 2010 and won without anyone running against her. She also won her re-election campaigns in 2012 and 2014. She resigned from her position on October 29, 2015. Her last day in office was November 13, 2015. She left to join Lambda Legal as their Southern Regional Director. Park Cannon succeeded her in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Her Family Life
Simone Bell's partner is Valerie Acree.
