Talk:Mark Burkhalter
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@Rokebul Haider hasadded a citation tothis obituary. Aside from the fact that that change also whitewashes the legal fallout from Burkhalter's involvement in a racist campaign flyer and writes about his purported death in an unencyclopedic way, I think it's obvious that the obituary is for a different individual than the Mark Burkhalter this article is about. The birth date and place, profession, and names of spouses and children are all completely different. Given the political prominence of the Burkhalter of the Wikipedia article, one would expect to find other news articles and obituaries covering his death; I see none. Therefore I will revert this change.Jfire (talk)22:20, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello honorable Wikipedia editors,I would like to propose adding a section to the Mark Burkhalter article regarding his involvement in public-private partnerships (PPPs) and infrastructure development. This addition provides well-cited, neutral, and verifiable information from reliable sources, including government websites, news publications, and industry reports.Here is my suggested text:
==Public-Private Partnerships and Infrastructure Initiatives==Mark Burkhalter is a veteran of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and infrastructure development. He served for 18 years in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the Atlanta suburbs and holding leadership positions, including Speaker Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House. Burkhalter backed public-private partnership policies promoting economic growth and infrastructure enhancement during his time in office.[1]
After his time in the legislature, Burkhalter pursued work on infrastructure-related projects. He directed public affairs work for McKenna Long & Aldridge in the United Kingdom, specializing in economic development and international business relationships.[2] He state transportation board (Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) influencing public transportation and infrastructure improvements in the Atlanta metro area.[3]
Public-private partnerships have played an increasing role in major infrastructure projects, allowing for private-sector investment to improve efficiency and reduce costs.[4] Burkhalter has been an advocate for such initiatives, aligning with broader trends in infrastructure development.[5]
Rationale for Inclusion:-The section provides verifiable and neutral information.-The sources include government agencies, established news organizations, and independent reports (not self-published materials).-Burkhalter’s work in infrastructure and public-private partnerships is relevant to his career.
I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions from editors to ensure this addition meets Wikipedia’s guidelines. Thank you for your time!
Best regards,Rokebul HaiderRokebul Haider (talk)22:46, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
After his time in the legislature, Burkhalter pursued work on infrastructure-related projects. He directed public affairs work for McKenna Long & Aldridge in the United Kingdom, specializing in economic development and international business relationships.
I have revised the passage to maintain neutrality and have replaced the previous sources with independent, secondary sources that meet Wikipedia’s reliability guidelines. I’ve also included archived versions where applicable.You haven't done anything of the sort. Your responses appear to be AI generated. I won't be responding further because I am no longer able to assume good faith in your intentions with the article. I don't believe your claims that you do not have a COI and are not paid.Jfire (talk)20:28, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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