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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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Candidate website
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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Candidate website
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.
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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Candidate website
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.