School board member surrenders post

Helmly re-elected to Effingham school board, Grant and Anderson in runoff

Beth Helmly was the District 4 representative for the Effingham County Board of Education from 2014 to 2019. 

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

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Beth Helmly

Effingham County Chamber, Craig Johnson Survey

Craig has volunteered with the county recreation board and school boards at the high school and middle school.

Craig is the owner and operator of Johnson's Refrigeration.

Craig Johnson's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

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

Plans to promote small business growth through collaboration with community agencies and community members and improvements to county infrastructure.

- Plans to promote small business growth through collaboration with community agencies and community members and improvements to county infrastructure.

Craig Johnson

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

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James currently manages and owns his business. He has experience as a firefighter and paramedic, and serving as an instructor for each vocation. 

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This is James Gerbasi's first entry into politics. 

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

James Gerbasi

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Jeremiah received bachelor's and master's degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is married with four children. All of their children attend Effingham County Schools. Jeremiah and his family regularly attend Oak Grove Church of Christ.

Jeremiah is an Operations Manager at CAMP Systems International, Inc., an aviation software company. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years.

Jeremiah Still's campaign for County Commissioner in Effingham County Commission District 4 is his first entry into politics.

Plans on "preserving the county's rural charm while fostering growth and progress."

- Plans on "preserving the county's rural charm while fostering growth and progress."

As of March 23, 2024, Jeremiah Still’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports "encouraging growth when our county can bear the burdens on its infrastructure and its services while also preserving the status quo as needed to ensure no county services become overwhelmed by growth that is too rapid."

Wants to utilize public funds to address the county's infrastructure needs.

- Supports "encouraging growth when our county can bear the burdens on its infrastructure and its services while also preserving the status quo as needed to ensure no county services become overwhelmed by growth that is too rapid."
- Wants to utilize public funds to address the county's infrastructure needs.

Jeremiah Still

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

Effingham County Chamber, Scott Varnadore Survey

Scott currently works for Gulfstream Aerospace. He previously worked for the Effingham County Zoning Board, the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, and commercial and residential construction.

Scott Varnadore's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

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

Plans to cut regulation to make it easier for small businesses.

- Plans to cut regulation to make it easier for small businesses.

Prioritizes infrastructure improvements as the most effective way to prepare the county for future growth.

- Prioritizes infrastructure improvements as the most effective way to prepare the county for future growth.

Scott Varnadore

- 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.

Effingham County Commissioner, District 4, Republican Primary

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