Doug Griffin Running for Decatur County Commission Seat

Doug holds an Associate of Science Degree from the University of the State of New York, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Management from the American Military University and is working on his Master of Public Administration from Oklahoma University.  He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and the U.S. Army Staff Management College, Ft. Belvoir, VA. Doug is an American Society of Military Comptrollers Certified Defense Financial Manager, and a Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer. He and his wife Cathy have six adult children. 

Doug previously worked as Director of the Defense Media Activity for the American Forces Network Pacific Region Resource and Program Management in Ft. Meade, Maryland. He also worked as the Chief Engineer and Information Management Officer at American Forces Network-Korea in Seoul. He has also worked in other roles as a telecommunications engineer and owned a Telecommunications/Computer Consulting Business for 5 years. He spent 23 years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1995 at the rank of Sergeant Major.

Doug Griffin's campaign for County Commissioner in Decatur County Commission District 2 is his first entry into politics. 

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

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Steve graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1978 and attended Bainbridge College. He is on the Decatur County Gin Company’s board of directors. He is married with two children and three grandchildren.

Steve is the owner and operator of Steve Brock Farms GP and has been involved in agriculture for more than 33 years.

Steve Brock (Decatur County Commissioner Board District 2, Georgia, candidate 2024)

Steve Brock is the County Commissioner in Decatur County Commission District 2. He was elected in 2016 and has served two terms in this position. 

Served on the Farm Service Agency committee and on the Decatur County Farm Bureau’s board of directors.

Said, "I have always been community-minded and willing to serve others when there is a need."

- Served on the Farm Service Agency committee and on the Decatur County Farm Bureau’s board of directors.
- Said, "I have always been community-minded and willing to serve others when there is a need."

Said, “I want to help run the county as efficiently as possible with a balanced budget.”

- Said, “I want to help run the county as efficiently as possible with a balanced budget.”
- Wants to create more jobs.

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

Has been a supporter and volunteer for the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department for more than 30 years.

- Has been a supporter and volunteer for the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department for more than 30 years.

Steve Brock

- 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.

Decatur County Commissioner, District 2, Republican Primary

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