Jackson Herald Today,  Meet the Candidates: Alicia Vargas, Commerce council Ward 3 

Natural Resources & the Environment

Advocates for all new housing to be good quality.

- Advocates for all new housing to be good quality.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 31, 2023, Alicia Vargas did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Wants to create a "master plan" to address city growth.

- Wants to create a "master plan" to address city growth.
- Supports the creation of a new school.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Alicia Vargas

Commerce GA Directory, Mark Fitzpatrick

Jackson Herald Today,  Meet the Candidates: Mark Fitzpatrick, Commerce council Ward 3 incumbent 

As of August 31, 2023, Mark Fitzpatrick did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to strictly regulate and control the growth and development of the city.

- Wants to strictly regulate and control the growth and development of the city.

Supports expanding and growing utility infrastructure.

- Supports expanding and growing utility infrastructure.

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Mark Fitzpatrick

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 
