Madison Street News, CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: Terry Chandler, Republican candidate for BOC District 2 seat

Terry is from Madison County and attended Madison County High School. He is a member, deacon, and song worship leader at Primitive Baptist Church. He volunteers at 4-H and Future Farmers of America. He also coached baseball and softball at the Madison County Recreation Department.

As of July 25, 2024, Terry Chandler did not have a website or any information online.

Madison County. GA, Board of Commissioners Departments

Terry Chandler currently serves as a Madison County Commissioner. He previously served as chairperson of the Madison County Commission and as a director of the Broad River Soil and Water Conservation Commission. 

Public Services

Wants the agriculture industry to flourish and develop new innovations to keep up with modern economic and social environments.

Wants certain parts of the county to experience more growth and attract retail centers such as local diners and stores in an effort to increase sales tax revenue.

- Wants the agriculture industry to flourish and develop new innovations to keep up with modern economic and social environments.
- Wants certain parts of the county to experience more growth and attract retail centers such as local diners and stores in an effort to increase sales tax revenue.

Economy

Education

Public Safety

Said during his 2020 campaign, he wants to prepare "for likely population growth for the next 20-plus years." and create a plan to "ensure orderly and responsible growth."

- Said during his 2020 campaign, he wants to prepare "for likely population growth for the next 20-plus years." and create a plan to "ensure orderly and responsible growth."

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to create both short and long-term plans for county infrastructure needs, "starting with high-speed internet and continuing with water, schools, roads, industrial development."

- Wants to create both short and long-term plans for county infrastructure needs, "starting with high-speed internet and continuing with water, schools, roads, industrial development."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Terry Chandler

- 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.