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Ruben earned a Bachelor of Science in political science from Texas A&M University. 

Ruben manages Dekalb County's Project Pinnacle, is a Real Estate Developer for Roiterre Young Development, and is a Youth Pastor at Atlanta's Hunter Hill Baptist Church. Previously, he worked as a Legislative Aide for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. 

Ruben Tillman's bid for County Commissioner in Douglas County is his first entry into politics. 

Supports increased funding for renovations, staffing for three fire stations, and additional ambulances.

Plans to restore funding to the community service board and implement mandates to stop it from being removed again.

- Supports increased funding for renovations, staffing for three fire stations, and additional ambulances.
- Plans to restore funding to the community service board and implement mandates to stop it from being removed again.

Public Services

DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATE RUBEN TILLMAN TALKS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH INVOLVEMENT, GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY

Plans to work with the Economic Development Authority to improve the local economy.

Supports investing in business development initiatives.

- Plans to work with the Economic Development Authority to improve the local economy.
- Supports investing in business development initiatives.

Economy

As of March 23, 2024, Ruben Dexter Tillman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Supports dedicating funding for youth initiatives to grow relationships between youth and law enforcement.

Wants to increase public cameras to track and deter criminal behavior.

- Supports employing more police officers.
- Supports dedicating funding for youth initiatives to grow relationships between youth and law enforcement.
- Wants to increase public cameras to track and deter criminal behavior.

Public Safety

Supports rent control measures, just-cause eviction policies, and tenant relocation assistance programs.

- Supports rent control measures, just-cause eviction policies, and tenant relocation assistance programs.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports mixed-use developments and transit-oriented development near public transportation hubs.

- Supports mixed-use developments and transit-oriented development near public transportation hubs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Ruben Dexter Tillman

Ruben earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Texas A&M University. 

Supports increased funding for renovations and staffing for three fire stations and additional ambulances.

Aims to restore funding to the community service board and implement mandates to stop it from being removed again.

- Supports increased funding for renovations and staffing for three fire stations and additional ambulances.
- Aims to restore funding to the community service board and implement mandates to stop it from being removed again.

- 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.