Bryan County News, Meet the Republican candidates for County Commissioner, District 3

Jeff has lived in Richmond Hill for 30 years. He attended Richmond Hill High School. Jeff graduated from Georgia Southern University. 

As of May 18, 2024, Jeff Nielsen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Believes "By aligning with the Ogeechee River Keepers Association and counties upriver, we can hold plants and manufacturing facilities accountable for maintaining our water quality."

- Believes "By aligning with the Ogeechee River Keepers Association and counties upriver, we can hold plants and manufacturing facilities accountable for maintaining our water quality."

Public Services

Supports "Keeping our milledge rate low will be a focus to ensure appropriate taxation."

Said "School tax relief for our seniors will be a priority to keep our seniors that are on a fixed income from being taxed out of their homes."

- Supports "Keeping our milledge rate low will be a focus to ensure appropriate taxation."
- Said "School tax relief for our seniors will be a priority to keep our seniors that are on a fixed income from being taxed out of their homes."

Economy

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

Education

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Jeff Nielsen

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Chris received his bachelor's degree at the University of Georgia and a PhD in Management from St. Leo. 

Chris Raiford is a Richmond Hill Planning and Zoning Commissioner. 

As of May 18, 2024, Chris Raiford did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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

Said "We live in the fastest growing county in the state, and top 40 fastest growing in the nation.  We have roughly $7 billion dollars being invested by Hyundai and we have a $242 million annual Budget.  These are massive numbers that play a critical role in the development of our community.  We need to collaborate with our local business owners, our community, and our local leaders to try and protect our growth as best we can."

- Said "We live in the fastest growing county in the state, and top 40 fastest growing in the nation.  We have roughly $7 billion dollars being invested by Hyundai and we have a $242 million annual Budget.  These are massive numbers that play a critical role in the development of our community.  We need to collaborate with our local business owners, our community, and our local leaders to try and protect our growth as best we can."

Chris Raiford

Kevin studied at the New Jersey Institute of Technology School of Management. He and his wife have three children. 

Kevin is an enrolled agent, tax advisor and owner at Dynamic Tax and Business Services Inc. Previously, he worked as a tax advisor at TaxAct Professional and a  police officer at Rutgers University Police Department.

Kevin Bowes' campaign for Bryan County Commissioner is his first entry into politics. 

Supports increased outdoor public land acquisition, open space usage, and recreation expansion.

- Supports increased outdoor public land acquisition, open space usage, and recreation expansion.

As of March 23, 2024, Kevin P. Bowes did not have a website or any information online.

Supports increased funding and attention for public safety, fire, and emergency medical services.

- Supports increased funding and attention for public safety, fire, and emergency medical services.

Kevin P. Bowes

- 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.