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James Gerard Puckett

REPUBLICAN

James Gerard Puckett is running for Lowndes County Commissioner, District 5, Republican Primary.

Political background

James Gerard Puckett previously served on the Lowndes County Board of Tax Assessors for three years.

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Professional background

James co-founded SurfSouth, which was one of the earliest local Internet Service Providers in Valdosta. Later, James co-founded ECG, Inc., a telecommunications consulting firm headquartered in Valdosta. He currently serves as the President and CEO of the company.

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Personal background

James is from Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in computer science. James is married and has four children. James attends Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church and is an active volunteer at its school.

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Public Services

As of March 23, 2024, James Gerard Puckett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

  • Supports government transparency and plans to ensure that financial processes are open and accessible to the public.
  • Wants to build "a robust financial plan for emergencies."
  • Believes the County Commission needs to make fiscally responsible decisions.

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Education

As of March 23, 2024, James Gerard Puckett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

As of March 23, 2024, James Gerard Puckett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

  • Emphasizes balancing the rights of landowners with the well-being of their neighbors and the community as a whole.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

  • Wants to ensure that any new development plans won't negatively affect the community's infrastructure.
  • Supports paying for necessary transportation infrastructure projects with a sales tax, but not with property taxes.
  • Supports local control over Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax instead of regional control.

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