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The Macon Newsroom: The Candidates for Macon-Bibb Commission District 8

Wants to foster a sense of community pride.

- Wants to foster a sense of community pride.

Public Services

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

Economy

Education

Promises to raise pay for firefighters and police officers.

- Promises to raise pay for firefighters and police officers.

Public Safety

Wants to make constructing new buildings easier by simplifying the inspection and fees processes.

- Wants to make constructing new buildings easier by simplifying the inspection and fees processes.

Housing & Urban Development

Promises to prioritize road repairs and infrastructure improvements.

- Promises to prioritize road repairs and infrastructure improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Danny Angelo

Ballotpedia, Donice Bryant (Bibb County Commissioner Board District 8)

Plans to invest in the maintenance and security of parks, sports facilities, and community centers.

Supports the creation and funding of activities, clubs, and classes tailored to seniors' interests at community centers.

- Plans to invest in the maintenance and security of parks, sports facilities, and community centers.
- Supports the creation and funding of activities, clubs, and classes tailored to seniors' interests at community centers.

Plans to work with businesses to create job opportunities for our youth and citizens.

Said, "Our policies will aim to protect pensions, advocate for cost of living adjustments, and provide targeted financial support to low-income seniors."

- Plans to work with businesses to create job opportunities for our youth and citizens.
- Wants to increase tax revenue.
- Said, "Our policies will aim to protect pensions, advocate for cost of living adjustments, and provide targeted financial support to low-income seniors."

Lists youth mental health as a priority. Wants to make counseling and therapy accessible in schools and community centers and implement mental health education programs that teach "coping mechanisms and emotional resilience."

Supports the creation of after-school and summer programs that offer tutoring, mentorship, and enrichment activities.

Wants to award scholarships for higher education and vocational training.

Wants to increase access to civics education, establish youth councils, forums, and leadership development programs to encourage civic engagement and community service.

- Lists youth mental health as a priority. Wants to make counseling and therapy accessible in schools and community centers and implement mental health education programs that teach "coping mechanisms and emotional resilience."
- Supports the creation of after-school and summer programs that offer tutoring, mentorship, and enrichment activities.
- Wants to award scholarships for higher education and vocational training.
- Wants to increase access to civics education, establish youth councils, forums, and leadership development programs to encourage civic engagement and community service.

Wants to address the issue of vacant buildings to foster community development and utilization of space.

Plans to expand affordable senior housing, promote assisted living facilities, and fund home modification programs. Advocates for increased support services, such as meal delivery and in-home care.

- Wants to address the issue of vacant buildings to foster community development and utilization of space.
- Plans to expand affordable senior housing, promote assisted living facilities, and fund home modification programs. Advocates for increased support services, such as meal delivery and in-home care.

Wants to repair roads and implement surveillance cameras.

Wants to enhance public transportation options for seniors with discounted fares, door-to-door shuttle services, and improved accessibility features.

- Wants to repair roads and implement surveillance cameras.
- Wants to enhance public transportation options for seniors with discounted fares, door-to-door shuttle services, and improved accessibility features.

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Donice Bryant

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As of May 17, 2024, Kim Jenkins did not have a website or any information online.

- Hopes to improve infrastructure.
- Hopes to increase affordable housing.

Kim Jenkins

5 qualify for Macon Water Authority, including man who vacated the seat

Promises to provide solutions to the storm drainage issues plaguing neighborhoods in south Bibb and Bloomfield.

- Promises to provide solutions to the storm drainage issues plaguing neighborhoods in south Bibb and Bloomfield.

As of March 23, 2024, Michele Yvonne Parks did not have a website or any information online.

Michele Yvonne Parks

- 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.