Quotes by Rep. Arthenia Joyner

“We should not allow decisions about giving away our money to be made in a room in a room in the back filled with smoke. Thats not the way we do business anymore.”

“We need to increase the salaries of our teachers because were $6,000 below the national average. And that just will not cut it.”

“This has blossomed into a really big thing because now we know its out there. Thats why you see this avalanche now to try and stop it.”

“We dont need to keep the shades drawn on these important events that affect so many of us.”

“Justice should have no deadline.”

“This bill would not allow people who look like me to serve as chairs.”

“This will not allow people from single-member districts who look like me to serve as chair.”