My name is Joey Palimeno, and I’ve called Camden County, GA home for the past 9 years. I’m a working-class dad—not a career politician—who’s tired of watching Washington forget the people it’s supposed to serve.
For 17 years, I’ve worked as a veterinary technician, currently at a local humane society serving our community. I earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southern New Hampshire University and have volunteered for organizations like the World Wildlife Fund whenever I’ve had the chance. I now serve as Vice Chair of our local Democratic Party—but my real education in public service began at home, with my son,Jaycen.
Jaycen was born with Down syndrome. Before he was even a year old, he had to undergo open-heart surgery. At 4, he began a 2½-year battle with leukemia. Watching my little boy fight through those challenges lit a fire in me to stand up for him, for families like ours, for the elderly, for people with disabilities, and for anyone who feels left behind by a system built to serve the wealthy and well-connected.
This led me to my journey to run for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District. I’m not in it for the power or party politics, I’m in it to be a voice for working-class people like myself who have been left behind for far too long.
I’m tired of struggling to afford basic necessities while members of Congress chase their next viral tweet instead of addressing the real issues we face. I’m exhausted by broken promises and recycled excuses. We deserve so much better.
It’s time for new fresh leaders that listen-and act because in the richest nation in the world no body should be one medical emergency away from being bankrupt.
Support my grassroots campaign. Only with your help can I FLIP GA-01