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Bingham speaks against effort to appoint replacement to District 3 seat

Chad received a Bachelor of Business Administration in management/administration from the University of West Alabama. He is married and has four children. The Bingham family attend Free Chapel.

Chad is the owner and president of Bingham Insurance Group.

Chad Bingham previously served as Jackson County Commissioner for District 3, until he stepped down in 2024 to run for the Board of Commissions chairman. 

Said, "To ensure that the voices of our residents are heard and integrated into our planning processes, I will continue to host regular community forums, both virtual and in-person."

Wants to install a county-wide plan with input from the cities, school systems, community members, and developers

- Said, "To ensure that the voices of our residents are heard and integrated into our planning processes, I will continue to host regular community forums, both virtual and in-person."
- Wants to install a county-wide plan with input from the cities, school systems, community members, and developers

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Supports small businesses and said, "our economy thrives when it's a tapestry of industries, not one thread."

Said, "We need policies that not only support a strong local economy, but also ensure that Jackson County remains an affordable and desirable place to work, live, and play."

- Supports small businesses and said, "our economy thrives when it's a tapestry of industries, not one thread."
- Said, "We need policies that not only support a strong local economy, but also ensure that Jackson County remains an affordable and desirable place to work, live, and play."

Economy

As County Commissioner, he helped facilitate "meetings with the Board of Education, local landowners, and potential developers to foster relationships that lead to both the purchase and donation of land for future schools." 

- As County Commissioner, he helped facilitate "meetings with the Board of Education, local landowners, and potential developers to foster relationships that lead to both the purchase and donation of land for future schools." 

Education

As of March 19, 2024, Chad Bingham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

As County Commissioner, he proposed homestead tax exemptions for seniors.

Said, "My commitment is to a strategic, thoughtful approach to development... This involves upgrading our infrastructure and implementing smart, sustainable planning practices that protect our natural resources and maintain the character of our community."

Said, "Working with current business owners and attracting new businesses to our county will help offset the tax burden on our residents. By bringing in the right kinds of business, we can expand the property tax relief for all homeowners."

Wants to enhance water and sewage systems.

- As County Commissioner, he proposed homestead tax exemptions for seniors.
- Said, "My commitment is to a strategic, thoughtful approach to development... This involves upgrading our infrastructure and implementing smart, sustainable planning practices that protect our natural resources and maintain the character of our community."
- Said, "Working with current business owners and attracting new businesses to our county will help offset the tax burden on our residents. By bringing in the right kinds of business, we can expand the property tax relief for all homeowners."
- Wants to enhance water and sewage systems.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to invest in improving roads and bridges to create a foundation for a strong economy.

Supports expanding broadband in Jackson County.

- Wants to invest in improving roads and bridges to create a foundation for a strong economy.
- Supports expanding broadband in Jackson County.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Chad Bingham

Chad is the owner and president of Bingham Insurance Group. He has worked there for the past 10 years.

Chad Bingham previously served as Jackson County Commissioner for District 3 from 2022-2023. He stepped down to run for Commission Chair.

- Said, "To ensure that the voices of our residents are heard and integrated into our planning processes, I will continue to host regular community forums, both virtual and in-person."

As County Commissioner, he helped facilitate "meetings with the Board of Education, local landowners, and potential developers to foster relationships that lead to both the purchase and donation of land for future schools."

- As County Commissioner, he helped facilitate "meetings with the Board of Education, local landowners, and potential developers to foster relationships that lead to both the purchase and donation of land for future schools."

Clark resigns BOC seat

Marty attended Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He is married and has two children. Marty attends Jackson County Baptist Church.

Marty Clark previously served as County Commission Chair representing Jackson County from 2022 to 2023.

As of March 19, 2024, Marty Clark’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to lower millage rates in response to increased property taxes by the Georgia Revenue Services

- Wants to lower millage rates in response to increased property taxes by the Georgia Revenue Services

Supports constantly evaluating zoning ordinances to "to ensure we are a balanced county whose growth is responsible."

Said, " I will aggressively seek public comment and input about how our county should grow."

- Supports constantly evaluating zoning ordinances to "to ensure we are a balanced county whose growth is responsible."
- Said, " I will aggressively seek public comment and input about how our county should grow."

Wants to make sure bridges and roads are safe and up-to-date

- Wants to make sure bridges and roads are safe and up-to-date

Marty Clark

- 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.