2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 GA Primary Election

2024 GA Primary Election Runoff

Rich is married and has three children. He volunteers as the president of the Piedmont Soccer Academy.

Rich is a full-time realtor. He previously served in the Georgia Army National Guard for 17 years.

Rich Reed's campaign for Barrow County Commissioner for District 3 is his first entry into politics.

Candidate website

Said, "I am dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Barrow County. We must take proactive steps to protect our environment, promote green initiatives, and implement sustainable practices that safeguard our county for future generations."

Said, "I will establish an open line of communication with the people of Barrow County. Town hall meetings, community forums, and online engagement will be regular features of my tenure, ensuring that your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed."

Said, "Town hall meetings, community forums, and online engagement will be regular features of my tenure, ensuring that your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed."

Supports enhancing community family values in Barrow County through accessible healthcare, quality education, and work-family balance programs, drawing inspiration from personal experiences over a decade.

Supports enhancing "family values" in Barrow County by promoting strong families through accessible healthcare, quality education, and work-family balance programs.

- Said, "I am dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Barrow County. We must take proactive steps to protect our environment, promote green initiatives, and implement sustainable practices that safeguard our county for future generations."
- Said, "Town hall meetings, community forums, and online engagement will be regular features of my tenure, ensuring that your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed."
- Supports enhancing "family values" in Barrow County by promoting strong families through accessible healthcare, quality education, and work-family balance programs.

Public Services

Said, "Barrow County deserves a thriving economy that benefits all of its residents... I will champion policies that attract new businesses, create job opportunities, and support our local entrepreneurs..."

Said, "I will champion policies that attract new businesses, create job opportunities, and support our local entrepreneurs."

Said, "As a Republican, I believe in smaller government, fiscal responsibility, ... We can build a better and brighter future for our children, and we can do it by working together and putting our community first."

Said, "I believe in smaller government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty."

- Said, "I will champion policies that attract new businesses, create job opportunities, and support our local entrepreneurs."
- Said, "I believe in smaller government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty."

Economy

Said, "Our children's education is paramount to the future of our community. I will advocate for well-funded schools, qualified teachers, and effective programs that prepare our youth for success..."

Said, "I will advocate for well-funded schools, qualified teachers, and effective programs that prepare our youth for success."

Said, "I will... promote partnerships between schools and local organizations to enhance extracurricular and after-school activities."

- Said, "I will advocate for well-funded schools, qualified teachers, and effective programs that prepare our youth for success."
- Said, "I will... promote partnerships between schools and local organizations to enhance extracurricular and after-school activities."

Education

Said, "The safety of our residents is a top priority. I will work closely with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency services to ensure they have the resources and support needed to keep our community safe."

Said, "I will work closely with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency services to ensure they have the resources and support needed to keep our community safe."

- Said, "I will work closely with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency services to ensure they have the resources and support needed to keep our community safe."

Public Safety

Candidate questionnaire: Richard Reed

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Said, "I am committed to fostering sustainable growth with future planning within the county."

Said, "We need to stop the multi-family rental properties flooding the County."

- Said, "I am committed to fostering sustainable growth with future planning within the county."
- Said, "We need to stop the multi-family rental properties flooding the County."

Housing & Urban Development

Supports infrastructure upgrades in Barrow County, advocating for improved roads, bridges, and utilities to match growth, citing their real estate expertise as insight into infrastructure's role in economic prosperity.

Supports improving roads, bridges, and utilities so that infrastructure keeps up with the recent growth of Barrow County.

Plans to utilize grants and partnerships to maximize the county's resources for infrastructure and transportation improvements.

- Supports improving roads, bridges, and utilities so that infrastructure keeps up with the recent growth of Barrow County.
- Plans to utilize grants and partnerships to maximize the county's resources for infrastructure and transportation improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Rich Reed

As of May 3, 2024, Rich Reed’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rich Reed has a background that includes serving in the Georgia Army National Guard for 17 years, where he developed his leadership skills. He has also been involved with a soccer academy, although the specific role is not detailed.

Said, "I am committed to working collaboratively with other elected officials, community leaders, and residents to address the challenges and opportunities facing Barrow County. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community."

Said, "My name is Rich... I quickly realized the need for a strong voice in our county to advocate for Barrow's children."

Said, "My involvement as the president of the Piedmont Soccer Academy, a local non-profit youth sports organization, has shown me the importance of creating a positive and engaging environment for our children... I will continue to support and expand opportunities for youth engagement, education, and personal development."

Supports educational prosperity in Barrow County, advocating for children's success and community growth, drawing from over a decade of family life and involvement in the local school system.

Said, "In addition to my work with the soccer academy and my military service, ... I am a full-time realtor, primarily working in the Barrow County area. This work has given me a unique perspective on the needs and concerns of our community ..."

Rolando received his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Gainesville State College. 

Rolando works a a Vice President, Senior Operations Manager at the Bank of America. 

Rolando Alvarez is currently a County Commissioner in Barrow County Commission District 3. Rolando has been in office since 2019. Rolando was a Board Member of District 8 At-Large from October 2014 to December 2018. 

As of March 23, 2024, Rolando Alvarez did not have a website or any information online.

Rolando Alvarez

- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Barrow County Commissioner, District 3, Republican Primary

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