Polk County Chamber Candidate Q&A: County Commission District 2 incumbent Chuck Thaxton

 2023 Polk County Board of Commissioners

Charles became certified as an EMT and paramedic from Georgia Northwestern and earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of West Georgia.

As of July 25, 2024, Charles "Chuck" Thaxton did not have a website or any information online.

Chuck Thaxton currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Polk County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2016, and is seeking a third term.

Supports continued efforts to address issues with the county landfill.

Supports more incentives for volunteer firefighters as solutions to fire management are considered.

- Supports continued efforts to address issues with the county landfill.
- Supports more incentives for volunteer firefighters as solutions to fire management are considered.

Public Services

Supports fiscally conservative spending by the government.

- Supports fiscally conservative spending by the government.

Economy

Education

Supports increased police presence to combat drug issues in the county.

Supports competitive wages for emergency service workers to recruit and retain more staff.

- Supports increased police presence to combat drug issues in the county.
- Supports competitive wages for emergency service workers to recruit and retain more staff.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Charles "Chuck" Thaxton

- 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.