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Joel Boblasky is from Chatham County. He earned Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate from The University of Alabama. He is a member of Savannah Board of Realtors and the Savannah Hilton Head Commercial Real Estate Alliance.

Joel works as an Associate Broker for Pier Commercial Real Estate and Hostetter Schnieider. He previously worked as a Broker and Managing partner at P&H Commercial Realty. He also worked in Aquisitions/Leaseing for Garfunkel Development Corp. and as an Associate at A.J. & C. Garfunkel.

Joel Boblasky's campaign for County Commission Chair in Chatham County is his first entry into politics. 

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Aims to improve working conditions at Chatham County's 911 Center.

- Aims to improve working conditions at Chatham County's 911 Center.

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As of March 19, 2024, Joel Scott Boblasky’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The field of candidates for Chatham County Commission is set. Who is running?

Joel Boblasky's bid for County Commission Chair in Chatham County is his first entry into politics. 

Joel Scott Boblasky is from Chatham County, where he attended both private and public schools, including Jacob G. Smith, Memorial Day School, and Benedictine Military High School. He earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from The University of Alabama. Specific details about his family and church attendance are not provided.

Joel Scott Boblasky has over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate in Chatham County. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Finance from The University of Alabama.

As of May 3, 2024, Joel Scott Boblasky’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "As a fifth-generation resident of the county, Joel learned from his family and neighbors about the significance of investing in and protecting his community."

Said, "CHATHAM COUNTY ISN'T JUST WHERE I LIVE – IT'S MY HOME AND COMMUNITY. TOGETHER, LET'S BUILD A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE, AND THRIVING FUTURE – WHERE OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND, EVERY VOICE IS HEARD, AND THE BONDS OF COMMUNITY GROW EVEN STRONGER."

Said, "I AM COMMITTED TO BUILDING STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MY COMMISSIONERS SO WE CAN ENSURE EVERY DISTRICT PROSPERS AND HAS THEIR NEEDS ADDRESSED."

The candidate's website says, "As part of his duties, Joel intends to leverage his expertise in finance, negotiation, and commercial real estate to continue promoting Chatham County's opportunities to new businesses while ensuring our local business owners are protected."

Supports Chatham County's economic growth, advocating for its financial advantages in development and investment, and demonstrates skill in negotiating leases and purchase agreements to benefit all parties involved.

The candidate's website says, "By electing Joel Boblasky as our Chatham County Commission Chairman, we will have an experienced business leader and negotiator overseeing strategic land development, infrastructure planning, and tax guidance, which will benefit every district."

The candidate's website says, "Having amassed extensive knowledge about Chatham County's development, infrastructure, demographics, and growth projections, Joel is well-positioned to be our next Chairman."

The candidate's website says, "Joel is also committed to building strong working relationships with every Commissioner to ensure every district prospers... We need a Chairman who understands the need to work with our Commissioners to ensure all of our needs are addressed. Roads... - Joel wants to address every concern brought to him by our county Commissioners."

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.

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