Forsyth County News, This former commissioner seeks election to return to the Board

Brian holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management from Purdue University. Brian, his wife, and his four children are members of First Redeemer Church.

Brian and his wife own Tam's Backstage, an upscale restaurant in downtown Cumming. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at Lanier Technical College.

Brian R. Tam served 3 terms as County Commissioner in Forsyth County from 2004-2016. He ran for District 27's State Senate seat in 2018, but did not win. 

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Brian served Forsyth County as a Commissioner... and was instrumental in the creation of Chattahoochee Pointe, Old Atlanta Park, Fowler Park, and Caney Creek Preserve through the 2008 parks bond."

Assisted in the creation of Chattahoochee Pointe, Old Atlanta Park, Fowler Park, and Caney Creek Preserve with the 2008 parks and greenspace bond.

- Assisted in the creation of Chattahoochee Pointe, Old Atlanta Park, Fowler Park, and Caney Creek Preserve with the 2008 parks and greenspace bond.

Public Services

The candidate's website says, "Cut taxes for Forsyth residents, as he did twice during his term on the Board"

Supports lowered taxes for Forsyth residents.

The candidate's website says, "Cut wasteful spending and vote against bloated government projects like the $114 million county administration complex, approved 3-2 by the current board"

Aims to cut wasteful government spending.

- Supports lowered taxes for Forsyth residents.
- Aims to cut wasteful government spending.

Economy

As of March 23, 2024, Brian R Tam’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "He’ll cut taxes for residents and homeowners again, stand against new apartments and highdensity, and put a stop to out-of-control spending."

Opposes new, high-density apartments and large parking lots.

Opposes  the $114 million county administration complex passed by the current board.

- Opposes new, high-density apartments and large parking lots.
- Opposes  the $114 million county administration complex passed by the current board.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Brian R Tam

Brian Tam holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management from Purdue University. Brian, his wife, and his four children are members of First Redeemer Church.

Brian served 3 terms as County Commissioner in Forsyth County from 2004-2016. He ran for District 27's State Senate seat in 2018, but did not win. 

The candidate's website says, "Support initiatives that beautify our county and add amenities for residents, as he did with the 2008 parks and greenspace bond"

The candidate's website says, "Attract major commercial developments to Forsyth that meaningfully boost our local economy, as he did with The Collection and Halcyon"

The candidate's website says, "Work effectively with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to ensure they have the resources and support they need to do their jobs effectively"

The candidate's website says, "They have approved high-density apartment complexes that homeowners railed against, and they have refused to cut taxes even with rising property values."

The candidate's website says, "Alfred John pushed the Board to approve a $114 million county administration complex in North Forsyth. Millions in taxpayer dollars being spent on a needless government vanity project. They even budgeted for outdoor balconies in the office of each Commissioner."

The candidate's website says, "Now he is running to return to the Board, because we need an experienced leader who isn’t afraid to stand against government waste and unwelcome development."

Brian R Tam holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management from Purdue University. He is a devoted father of four and a proud grandfather. Brian and his family are active members of First Redeemer Church.

As of May 3, 2024, Brian R Tam’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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