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

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

BOC Chairman seeks reelection in District 2

Atlanta Regional Commission, Alfred John

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

Opposes tax increases and supports fiscal responsibility with spending.

- Opposes tax increases and supports fiscal responsibility with spending.

Opposes President Biden's housing and zoning policies.

- Opposes President Biden's housing and zoning policies.

Opposes working with Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).

Plans to work on widening McGinnis Ferry Road.

Prioritizes making improvements to Old Atlanta Road.

- Opposes working with Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
- Plans to work on widening McGinnis Ferry Road.
- Prioritizes making improvements to Old Atlanta Road.

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Alfred John

- 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.
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