Representative Darlene Taylor Contact information

State Representative Darlene Taylor has always been a dedicated community servant and a passionate advocate for public service. In addition to her legislative service, she has served on numerous professional and community boards in the region. Darlene has received several awards recognizing her accomplishments in both the legislative and business arenas. She is also known for her entrepreneurial spirit as an independent businesswoman who has established two successful companies. Currently, she is the CEO of Taylor Benefit Resource, a benefit administration company she founded 20 years ago to fill a void in the local and regional healthcare market.

In January 2011, Representative Darlene Taylor was sworn into office and began serving as the House District 173 Representative in the Georgia General Assembly. Her District comprises most of Grady and Thomas Counties.

Rep. Darlene Taylor is a remarkable woman, wife to John, a mother to two accomplished adult sons, and a grandmother. In addition to being both a seasoned legislator and CEO of a TPA she founded, Darlene is known at the Capitol and locally for her graciousness. However, when the situation calls for it, she is a fierce but fair legislator. Darlene is well known for her advocacy for all of rural South Georgia, and especially for her constituents. She is Pro-Life, has a strong voice for healthcare & public health, small business including agribusiness, education, conservation of natural resources, and non-profit organizations. Rep. Taylor supports our veterans, local governments, and is for local control. All these dynamic dimensions have well positioned her to be an astute chairwoman who serves with distinction on a diverse group of legislative committees.

Rep. Darlene Taylor currently serves as Chairwoman of the Appropriations: Health Subcommittee. Her office is in the Capitol, and her District and Constituent Services Office is in her District (229-225-9943 ext 215).

Chairwoman Taylor is also honored to serve on the following legislative committees:

• Appropriations: Health Subcommittee, Chairwoman
• Governmental Affairs, current Secretary, former Chair
• Reapportionment and Redistricting, former Vice Chair
• Agriculture & Consumer Affairs
• Special Committee on Healthcare
• Insurance – (Chair of the Life & Health Subcommittee)
• Public Health
• Public Safety and Homeland Security
• Transportation
• Rules

Representative Taylor was a founding member and continues to serve on the Rural Development Council.