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 Commission decides how county tax dollars are spent.

    • Why it matters: The budget pays for roads, first responders, parks, and help for neighbors in hard times. As I like to say, “The numbers meet the criteria because the criteria doesn’t meet the need.” Sometimes a family looks fine on paper but still can’t buy food or fix a leaking roof.

    • My Plan: I’ll push for a budget that puts basic needs first: roads, first responders, food pantries, and emergency housing help. I’ll also ask how every new tax break helps the families already here.

    • Value: People First. Always.

  • Yes. Commissioners vote on zoning and land use. This decides where new homes, businesses, and factories can go.

    • Why it matters: Growth brings jobs and homes. It also brings traffic, crowded schools, and new costs for water and roads. Those costs should be planned for up front.

    • My Plan: On every rezoning, I’ll ask what roads, water, and school space it will need, and who pays for them. I’ll push for growth that pays its own way, and for neighbors to hear about changes early.

    • Value: People First. Always.

  • No. The Sheriff is elected by the voters and runs the Sheriff’s Office and the jail. The Commission sets the county budget, including funding for the Sheriff.

    • Why it matters: Deputies, jail staff, and EMS do hard jobs. They need the staff and training to do them well. People in crisis need the right kind of help.

    • My Plan: I’ll back our deputies, firefighters, and EMS with the funding they need. I’ll work with the Sheriff and local health partners on crisis response, so a mental health call gets the right help fast. I’ll support clear public reports on how safety dollars are used. And I’ll advocate for medical care for every person in custody and quick public release of body camera footage.

    • Value: Safe & Healthy Neighbors.

  • Most landlord and tenant rules are set by Georgia state law. But the county can set and enforce codes for safe buildings, and it can fund emergency housing help.

    • Why it matters: Mold, no heat, and broken plumbing make families sick. Problems left unfixed cost everyone more later.

    • My Plan: I’ll push for clear rules and real follow-through on unsafe rentals, one simple way to report problems, and steady funding for emergency housing help.

    • Value: Safe & Healthy Neighbors.

  • Regular meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm, at the County Administration Building in Ringgold. They are open to the public.

    • Why it matters: Good decisions come from hearing the people they affect. Meetings should be easy to find, easy to watch, and easy to speak at.

    • My Plan: I’ll support streaming and archiving every meeting, and I’ll hold a monthly town hall in District 4 so you can talk with me face-to-face.

    • Value: Transparent & Accountable.

  • Clear rules and open records. When someone has a personal stake in a vote, they should say so and step aside.

    • Why it matters: Trust is what makes local government work. Neighbors should always know whose interests a vote serves.

    • My Promise: I’ll step aside from any vote where I, my family, or a business I’m tied to could profit, and I’ll say so on the record. I’ll post my finances every year.

    • Value: Transparent & Accountable.

Many people think a County Commissioner just sits in a room and votes. The job is much more hands-on. Commissioners set the county budget, vote on land use, and fund the services that keep us safe. Here’s what the job involves, and what I’ll bring to it.

Now that you know what the job is,
you know what I’ll bring to it.
We’ve already identified the problems.
Let’s come up with the solution, together.

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