Blake Tillery Explained

Blake Tillery
Office:Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 19th district
Term Start:January 9, 2017
Predecessor:Tommie Williams
Birth Name:Michael Blake Tillery
Birth Date:9 October 1983
Birth Place:Vidalia, Georgia
Party:Republican

Michael Blake Tillery (born October 9, 1983) is an American politician who has served in the Georgia State Senate from the 19th district since 2017.[1] [2]

In January 2024, Tillery co-sponsored S.B.390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association. The bill was drafted following the election of ALA President Emily Drabinski and allegations of the organization promoting a personal ideology and influencing librarian certification.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Candidates Running To Replace Sen. Tommie Williams In SD-19 . Georgiapol.com . 2016-03-07 . 2019-02-25.
  2. Web site: Georgia State Senator Blake Tillery (Republican - 19) . Senate.ga.gov . 2019-02-25.
  3. News: Tagami . Ty . Georgia GOP senators target American Library Association with new bill . 25 January 2024 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . January 25, 2024.
  4. Web site: SB 390 . Georgia General Assembly . 25 January 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023-08-07 . Top librarian calls 'Marxist lesbian' tweet backlash 'regrettable' . 2024-02-12 . NBC News . en.