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Lance Hammonds
DEMOCRAT
Lance Hammonds is running for DeKalb County Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary.
Political background
Lance Hammonds ran for the DeKalb County School District school board representing District 6 in 2018, but did not win.
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Professional background
Lance is a Broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers and as Vice President of Marketing and Government Relations with S. L. King & Associates, Inc. He also has experience as a chemical salesman for Chevron Chemical’s Ortho Division, a crop advisor for farmers, and as a Government Account Manager.
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Personal background
Lance was raised in South-Central Los Angeles and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Redlands and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from DeVry University. Lance is married to his wife, Freda, with whom they have four children and seven grandchildren. He serves on the DeKalb Board of Education Citizen Superintendent Search Advisory Committee, the DeKalb County Charter Review Commission, and the DeKalb Schools Superintendent Citizens Advisory Committee, and has held board positions in other community organizations previously.
Public Services
- Plans to focus on community engagement by backing neighborhood organizations and increasing the number of community meetings.
- Wants to develop county parks and residential gardens.
- Wants to increase the number of walkable paths and trails.
- Supports programs for youth and seniors.
- Wants to alter Dekalb County transit to reduce congestion, shorten commute times, and promote mobility for county residents.
Economy
- Supports mass transit.
- Supports small businesses.
- Plans to renovate Memorial Drive, as he believes that will attract business to the area and improve customer service .
Education
As of March 23, 2024, Lance Hammonds’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Public Safety
- Said public safety is amongst key priorities, and wants to expand and increase pay for the police force, 911 operators, and animal control staff.
- Wants to broaden community partnerships.
Housing & Urban Development
As of March 23, 2024, Lance Hammonds’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Transportation & Infrastructure
As of March 23, 2024, Lance Hammonds’s website did not contain information on this issue.