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

Donice was born in Perry, Georgia, and raised in Atlanta. She graduated from Southside High School and Macon State College. She volunteers with youth at Headstart and Parks and Recreation, the Salvation Army, and as a houseparent at an all-girls group home. She is a mother and grandmother.

Donice has worked for the Bibb County Sheriff’s Department since 1999. She worked in corrections, patrol, dispatch, and the warrant division.

Donice Bryant's campaign for County Commissioner in Bibb County Commission District 8 is her first entry into politics. 

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.

Public Services

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."

Economy

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.

Education

Public Safety

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.

Housing & Urban Development

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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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