School board member surrenders post

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

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

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

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

James Gerbasi

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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.

Effingham Herald

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

Effingham County Chamber, Scott Varnadore Survey

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

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