Polk Today, Vines adds name for County Commission District 1 consideration

Northwest Georgia News, James Vines Running for Polk County Commission 

James is a high school graduate and has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in administration, and a Master's Degree, both from Saint Leo University. He currently resides in Polk County with his wife

James Vines operates a rental property business with his wife. He previously served in the United States Navy and in law enforcement.

James Vines ran for County Commissioner in Polk County in 2020, but did not win.

Plans to prioritize the needs of first responders.

- Plans to prioritize the needs of first responders.

Public Services

Wants spending and taxation policies to be in line with mean citizen salaries and expenses.

Believes county finances "could be in better shape."

- Wants spending and taxation policies to be in line with mean citizen salaries and expenses.
- Believes county finances "could be in better shape."

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, James Vines did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Said most important issues are infrastructure, county growth, and staffing.

- Said most important issues are infrastructure, county growth, and staffing.

Transportation & Infrastructure

James Vines

James is a high school graduate and has a have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in administration, and a Master's Degree, both from Saint Leo University. He currently resides in Polk County with his wife

As of March 19, 2024, James Vines did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

James Vines resides in Polk County with his family.

- 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.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.