Rockdale Newton Citizen

Donnie has lived in Newton County since 1976. He lives with his wife, Christine, and their two pets.

Information about Donnie's professional background is not available at this time.

Donnie Bryant’s campaign for Newton County Commissioner for District 2 is his first entry into politics.

Wants "responsible growth," where infrastructure is build up along with building development.

Plans to prioritize fixing Salem Road because "it has outgrown the infrastructure in that area," and wants to improve 278, and back up on the 212 and 20 intersection.

- Wants "responsible growth," where infrastructure is build up along with building development. 
- Plans to prioritize fixing Salem Road because "it has outgrown the infrastructure in that area," and wants to improve 278, and back up on the 212 and 20 intersection.
- Supports keeping parks clean.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said "we're building too many apartment" and wants to make sure that roads, sewage, and other infrastructure can handle that growth.

- Said "we're building too many apartment" and wants to make sure that roads, sewage, and other infrastructure can handle that growth.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to bring in more small businesses that fit the community and support them.

- Said "we should be a united community."
- Wants to bring in more small businesses that fit the community and support them.

Public Services

Wants to spend the most money on public safety.

- Wants to spend the most money on public safety.

Public Safety

Plans to prioritize public safety in the county budget.

- Plans to prioritize public safety in the county budget.

Taxes & Budget

Donnie Bryant

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.