A woman with short curly hair, glasses, and earrings standing at a clear podium, gesturing with her hands. Behind her are blue, green, and yellow flags and a wood-paneled wall.

But What
Does a
Commissioner
Actually Do?

Breaking down the Job

in Plain Language

  • The Budget

    The County Commission decides how every dollar of your tax money is spent.

    • The Problem: Too often, money goes to big development projects or administrative costs while our neighbors struggle to eat or fix their homes.

    • My Plan: I will fight for a People First Budget. We will prioritize funding for food pantries, emergency housing, and mental health services before approving new developer incentives.

    • Value: People First. Always.

  • Yes. Commissioners vote on zoning and land use.

    This determines where new houses, businesses, and factories can be built.

    • The Problem: When the commission is full of real estate agents and builders, they often vote for projects that make them money, not projects that help you.

    • My Plan: I will introduce a "Resident-First Zoning" Ordinance. No new development gets approved unless it proves it will benefit current residents (like adding affordable housing or fixing local roads).

    • Value: Safe & Healthy Neighbors.

  • We fund and oversee them.

    The Sheriff is elected separately, but the Commission sets the budget and the rules for the jail and police departments.

    • The Problem: We've seen cases where medical care is denied, rights are violated, and transparency is missing.

    • My Plan: I will demand Independent Oversight. We will require body camera footage to be released quickly, mandate medical screenings for every detainee, and create a civilian review board.

    • Value: Transparent & Accountable.

  • We set the rules for landlords and tenants.

    We can pass local laws (ordinances) to protect renters from unsafe conditions like mold, lack of heat, or unfair evictions.

    • The Problem: Many landlords ignore repair requests because there are no consequences.

    • My Plan: I will pass a "Right to Repair" Law. If a landlord ignores a health hazard, tenants can withhold rent or force the repair, and the county will enforce it.

    • Value: Safe & Healthy Neighbors.

  • Weekly, and they must be open to the public.

    The Commission meets regularly to vote on laws and budgets.

    • The Problem: Sometimes meetings are rushed, or public comment is cut off or skipped entirely.

    • My Plan: I will ensure all meetings are live-streamed and archived. I will also hold monthly "Town Halls" in Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold so you can talk to me face-to-face.

    • Value: Transparent & Accountable.

  • Conflicts of Interest.

    When commissioners have businesses like real estate or construction that profit from their decisions, it creates a conflict of interest. This means their personal financial gain could influence public decisions, which risks fairness and public trust.

    • My Promise: I have no real estate business. I have no developer ties. I will vote based on what is best for you, not my wallet.

    • Value: People First. Always.

Many people think a County Commissioner just sits in a room and votes. But the job is much more hands-on. Commissioners control the budget, set the rules for our neighborhoods, and oversee the services that keep us safe. Here is what the job actually involves—and how I plan to do it differently.

Now that you know what the job is,
you know what I’ll do.
I’m ready to get to work.
Are you?

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