County Candidate Graduates from Leadership Program

Dennis Brown, a Republican candidate for the District 2 seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, has successfully graduated from the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute (CPLI), a news release stated.

Brown, a member of the Georgia National Guard, is now part of the institute's graduating class of 2012.

“Our 2012 class represented a broad spectrum of expertise. Doctors, communicators, entrepreneurs and educators, lawyers and lawmakers were able to draw upon their professional experiences and to share their unique perspectives on the public policy issues of the day,” said Rep. Edward Lindsey, CPLI Chair. “This resulted in rich dialogue and debate that we hope will better equip these alumni to articulate conservative, free-market principals moving forward.”

This year’s participants focused on a host of substantive policy issues including tax reform, economic development, healthcare, as well as digital learning and transportation policy. Among those on the speaker roster this year were University System Chancellor Hank Huckabee, Senate Economic Development Chair Ronnie Chance, House Speaker David Ralston, as well as Texas Governor Rick Perry and business icon Bernie Marcus.

The Conservative Policy Leadership Institute is a training initiative designed to position Georgia to lead the nation in public governance based on conservative principles and values. Founded by alumni of the Coverdell Leadership Institute, CPLI recruits public policy oriented individuals who have demonstrated leadership experience and who desire an advanced issue-based educational experience grounded in conservative thought.

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