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Melvin is retired. He previously worked for the Middle Georgia Planning and Development Commission. 

Ballotpedia, Melvin W. Smith Jr.

Melvin W. Smith Jr's campaign for Crawford County Commissioner in District 4 is his first run for public office. 

Believes the "lack of transparency and communication of YOUR voice is missing and this MUST end."

Wants to partner with nearby counties to observe successful practices of theirs and apply them to Crawford County.

Believes quarterly meetings and citizen involvement is important.

- Believes the "lack of transparency and communication of YOUR voice is missing and this MUST end."
- Wants to partner with nearby counties to observe successful practices of theirs and apply them to Crawford County.
- Believes quarterly meetings and citizen involvement is important.

Public Services

Said if elected, he would cut his salary in half and donate the other half to county organizations.

Wants to attract business and industry to the area.

Wants citizens to invest and shop locally to help retain county businesses and industries.

Believes a lack of investment in local businesses and industries will cause taxes to increase for all citizens.

- Said if elected, he would cut his salary in half and donate the other half to county organizations.
- Wants to attract business and industry to the area.
- Wants citizens to invest and shop locally to help retain county businesses and industries.
- Believes a lack of investment in local businesses and industries will cause taxes to increase for all citizens.

Economy

Wants to improve the public school system.

- Wants to improve the public school system.

Education

Wants to partner with the criminal justice system to address local crime.

- Wants to partner with the criminal justice system to address local crime.

Public Safety

As of July 25, 2024, Melvin W Smith Jr did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Melvin W Smith Jr

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