Ballotpedia, Robert Kolpak

Robert is originally from Chicago. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1992. He currently lives in Stockbridge.

Robert has worked over 30 years in the transportation and logistics industry and is currently an operations manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He also works in real estate for Keller Williams Realty and has previously served as a terminal manager overseeing employees and managing budgets.

Robert Kolpak previously ran for county commissioner in 2022, but he did not win.

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Opposes increases in the county millage rate and plans to reduce taxes.

Supports tax cuts, but believes in tough budgetary decisions, including potential cuts and audits, to ensure fiscal responsibility and justify expenditures.

- Opposes increases in the county millage rate and plans to reduce taxes.
- Supports tax cuts, but believes in tough budgetary decisions, including potential cuts and audits, to ensure fiscal responsibility and justify expenditures.

Economy

Believes Henry County should be a "safe thriving community" for future generations.

- Believes Henry County should be a "safe thriving community" for future generations.

Public Safety

Opposes approving more apartments until road projects are in place.

Opposes "bad developments" and advocates for high-quality construction in neighborhoods.

- Opposes increases in property taxes.
- Opposes approving more apartments until road projects are in place.
- Opposes "bad developments" and advocates for high-quality construction in neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 3, 2024, Robert Kolpak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in the importance of community involvement and advocacy in education.

- Believes in the importance of community involvement and advocacy in education.

Education

Robert Kolpak

Robert Kolpak has worked over thirty years in the transportation and logistics industry and is currently an operations manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He also works in real estate for Keller Williams Realty and has previously served as a terminal manager overseeing employees and managing budgets.

Robert Kolpak previously ran for county commissioner in 2022 but did not win.

Supports improving local parks and ballfields.

Volunteers for Richard Craig Park athletic associations.

As a terminal manager, oversaw hundreds of employees.

Supports enhancing the county’s parks system.

Believes in community involvement in public services, as demonstrated by his opposition to the closure of Cochran Park in Stockbridge in 2019.

Believes in managing multi-million dollar budgets while providing top-notch service.

Wants to ensure residents’ tax dollars are being used efficiently.

Plans to partner with local businesses to implement economic development plans.

Believes in applying corporate knowledge and experience to improve Henry County.

Opposes "bad developments" that harm communities.

Opposes the construction of more apartments.

Supports policies that benefit students, parents, and educators in District 4.

Has worked as an operations manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad.

As of October 7, 2024, Robert Kolpak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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