Running For Georgia State Senate - Aizaz Shaikh

We sit down with Aizaz Sheikh as he announces his run for Georgia State Senate District 7 and walks us through how a campaign actually works from paperwork to ballots. We dig into Gwinnett County issues like housing, property taxes, schools, safety, and small business red tape, with a clear reminder that local decisions hit your daily life fast. • why he decides to run and how he gets informally vetted • how Georgia campaign setup works, including forming a nonprofit corporation and filing a declaration of intent • how primaries and general elections work and why independents face signature hurdles • why a resignation triggers a nonpartisan special election and what 51% means for avoiding a runoff • housing affordability, first-time homebuyers, and down payment assistance caps • property tax increases, homestead exemptions, and the tension between tax relief and funding public services • teacher workload, pay realities, and why local voices matter more than national noise • school safety tools like weapons detection systems and how to listen to students living with them • bridging the gap between younger voters and experienced legislators through tolerance and communication • supporting small businesses by simplifying the steps to start an LLC and get an EIN Regardless of what district you're in, please go and vote. Support the show