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Thomas E. Hudson, Sr., Model of Service in Macon’s Mist

Advocates engagement with the community through electronic media and political forums.

- Advocates engagement with the community through electronic media and political forums.
- Worked to start a community garden.

Public Services

Prioritizes addressing poverty and barriers to employment through research-based programs.

- Prioritizes addressing poverty and barriers to employment through research-based programs.

Economy

Worked to increase minority vendors for public schools.

Worked to rebuild Southwest High School, Ballard Hudson Middle School and John R. Lewis Elementary.

Collaborated with Fort Valley State University to create the Music Oriented Valued Education (MOVE) program.

Worked to implement "the Rent A Teen program – a life-skills based platform for teenagers."

- Worked to increase minority vendors for public schools.
- Worked to rebuild Southwest High School, Ballard Hudson Middle School and John R. Lewis Elementary.
- Collaborated with Fort Valley State University to create the Music Oriented Valued Education (MOVE) program.
- Worked to implement "the Rent A Teen program – a life-skills based platform for teenagers."

Education

Plans to address juvenile delinquency through research-based programs.

- Plans to address juvenile delinquency through research-based programs.

Public Safety

As of March 23, 2024, Thomas "Tom" Hudson did not have a website or any information online.

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Thomas "Tom" Hudson

13 WMAZ: A substitute teacher and paraprofessional will be the new Bibb District 9 commissioner. Meet Brendalyn Bailey

As of March 23, 2024, Brendalyn C. Bailey did not have a website or any information online.

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The Candidates for Macon-Bibb County Commission District 9

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Prioritizes engagement with the community; Said "...I plan to implement several strategies to ensure that every resident has a voice in our community government."

Supports investment in parks and recreation facilities and the creation of community gardens.

Said, "It is essential that upon returning home, our veterans have the necessary tools and resources to seamlessly transition into civilian life and contribute their invaluable life experiences to our community."

- Prioritizes engagement with the community; Said "...I plan to implement several strategies to ensure that every resident has a voice in our community government."
- Supports investment in parks and recreation facilities and the creation of community gardens.
- Said, "It is essential that upon returning home, our veterans have the necessary tools and resources to seamlessly transition into civilian life and contribute their invaluable life experiences to our community."

Wants to stimulate economic development and job growth in the district.

Said, "Additionally, I am committed to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in our district, creating an environment where innovation thrives and economic opportunities abound."

- Wants to stimulate economic development and job growth in the district.
- Said, "Additionally, I am committed to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in our district, creating an environment where innovation thrives and economic opportunities abound."

Supports the promotion of high-demand trades and facilitation of apprenticeships.

- Supports the promotion of high-demand trades and facilitation of apprenticeships.

Supports using tools such as SeeClickFix to address concerns like pedestrian safety and road hazards.

Prioritizes investing in community policing practices.

Plans on "...addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty and substance abuse."

- Advocates a neighborhood watch program.
- Supports using tools such as SeeClickFix to address concerns like pedestrian safety and road hazards.
- Prioritizes investing in community policing practices.
- Plans on "...addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty and substance abuse."

Wants to address blight through initiatives including the construction of affordable housing and targeted clean-ups.

Advocates tool loans and façade grants for supporting residents and providing resources for seniors' maintenance needs.

Supports working with local agencies and private investors on building houses and relocating people from apartments to homes.

- Wants to address blight through initiatives including the construction of affordable housing and targeted clean-ups.
- Advocates tool loans and façade grants for supporting residents and providing resources for seniors' maintenance needs.
- Supports working with local agencies and private investors on building houses and relocating people from apartments to homes.

As of March 23, 2024, Greg Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As of March 23, 2024, Renoalda L Scott did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to promote workforce development programs to help reduce unemployment.

- Plans to promote workforce development programs to help reduce unemployment.

Wants to create youth development programs to "empower youth leadership" and "provide constructive outlets to prevent crime."

- Wants to create youth development programs to "empower youth leadership" and "provide constructive outlets to prevent crime."

Supports "Community-Based Policing Initiatives," such as a neighborhood watch program.

- Supports "Community-Based Policing Initiatives," such as a neighborhood watch program.

Supports expanding affordable housing options.

Wants to address the issue of food scarcity, which is the lack of access to nutritious food within a reasonable distance.

- Supports expanding affordable housing options.
- Wants to address the issue of food scarcity, which is the lack of access to nutritious food within a reasonable distance.

As of March 23, 2024, Renoalda L Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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.