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William graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta and holds a marketing degree from Georgia State University. He currently resides in Cobb County. 

William is a deployment specialist with Nexcor Technologies, where he has been for nine years. He also served as a Facilities Manager with AmRest, a Plant Manager with Marietta Macaroni, and a Property Manager with Seventh Street LLC.

William Gerald Costa's campaign for the Cobb County Commissioner Board is his first entry into politics. 

Plans to restore governmental integrity, believing this means "showing respect and consideration for the people you represent, not just the people who voted for you or made donations to your political campaign" by rejecting donations from those who are not residents of Cobb County.

Plans to prioritize the needs of Cobb County Residents, believing the county's needs has taken priority over the resident's needs.

- Plans to restore governmental integrity, believing this means "showing respect and consideration for the people you represent, not just the people who voted for you or made donations to your political campaign" by rejecting donations from those who are not residents of Cobb County.
- Plans to prioritize the needs of Cobb County Residents, believing the county's needs has taken priority over the resident's needs.

Public Services

Opposes property reassessments, saying they raise taxes for long term residents.

Supports implementing a "valuation freeze", which would "be tied to the price one pays for their home and is adjusted based on improvements or expansions to the home. "

- Opposes property reassessments, saying they raise taxes for long term residents.
- Supports implementing a "valuation freeze", which would "be tied to the price one pays for their home and is adjusted based on improvements or expansions to the home. "

Economy

As of March 23, 2024, William Gerard Costa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Public Safety

Said, "Zoning and land use has been a major disappointment for the residents of Cobb," wanting to reform both so they "seek to serve the residents and not the developers."

- Said, "Zoning and land use has been a major disappointment for the residents of Cobb," wanting to reform both so they "seek to serve the residents and not the developers."

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

William Gerard Costa

William graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta and holds a marketing degree from Georgia State University. He currently resides in Cobb County, Georgia. 

William is a Deployment Specialist with Nexcor Technologies, where he has been for nine years. He also served as a Facilities Manager with AmRest for two years, a Plant Manager with Marietta Macaroni for twenty years, and a Property Manager with Seventh Street LLC for 12 years. 

William Gerald Costa's campaign for the Cobb County Commissioner Board for District 2 representing the Democratic Party is his first entry into politics. 

Plans to restore Governmental Integrity, which he believes is "showing respect and consideration for the people you represent, not just the people who voted for you or made donations to your political campaign." by rejecting donations from those who are not residents of Cobb County.

Plans to prioritize the needs of Cobb County Residents, as he believes the county's needs has taken priority over the resident's needs.

- Plans to restore Governmental Integrity, which he believes is "showing respect and consideration for the people you represent, not just the people who voted for you or made donations to your political campaign." by rejecting donations from those who are not residents of Cobb County.
- Plans to prioritize the needs of Cobb County Residents, as he believes the county's needs has taken priority over the resident's needs.

Opposes Property reassessments, as he believes it raises taxes for long term residents.

- Opposes Property reassessments, as he believes it raises taxes for long term residents.
- Supports implementing a "valuation freeze", which would "be tied to the price one pays for their home and is adjusted based on improvements or expansions to the home. "

Said "Zoning and land use has been a major disappointment for the residents of Cobb and... seeks to serve the residents and not the developers."

- Said "Zoning and land use has been a major disappointment for the residents of Cobb and... seeks to serve the residents and not the developers."

Opposes Property "reassessments", as he believes it raises taxes for long term residents.

- Opposes Property "reassessments", as he believes it raises taxes for long term residents.
- Supports implementing a "valuation freeze", which would "be tied to the price one pays for their home and is adjusted based on improvements or expansions to the home. "

- 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.