Matt is currently a writer for the Flagpole, and a University of Georgia librarian.

Matt Pulver’s campaign for Clarke County District 5 Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Supports the redevelopment of the Old Bethel Homes, and wants to “ensure that Black Athens has a place there”.

Wants to correct racial disparities in how the government allocates contracts.

Wants to make the Oglethorpe-Tallassee corridor safer and easier to travel on.

- Supports the redevelopment of the Old Bethel Homes, and wants to “ensure that Black Athens has a place there”. 
- Wants to correct racial disparities in how the government allocates contracts. 
- Wants to make the Oglethorpe-Tallassee corridor safer and easier to travel on.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to address the central issue of poverty.

Wants to address the affordable housing crisis with “creative, \[and] progressive tactics”.

Supports Mayor Girtz and the county commissioner’s work on inclusionary zoning and housing for the “missing middle”.

- Wants to address the central issue of poverty.
- Wants to address the affordable housing crisis with “creative, \[and] progressive tactics”. 
- Supports Mayor Girtz and the county commissioner’s work on inclusionary zoning and housing for the “missing middle”.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to see inclusive opportunities for entrepreneurs and local businesses.

- Wants to see inclusive opportunities for entrepreneurs and local businesses.

Public Services

Said, “Our crime problems in Athens are ultimately a poverty problem”.

- Said, “Our crime problems in Athens are ultimately a poverty problem”.

Public Safety

As of June 3, 2022, Matt Pulver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Taxes & Budget

Matt Pulver

- 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.