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Ware County tax commissioner says he won't collect Waycross taxes without a pay agreement

Steve is a lifelong resident of Ware County.

Steve previously worked as a deputy sheriff in Ware County.

Steve Bernard previously served as Tax Commissioner for Ware County for 8 years, and has spent the last 7 years as a Ware County Commissioner.

As of April 23, 2024, Steve A Barnard Sr did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

Plans to "maintain accessibility, accountability, and integrity in every decision."

Is "committed to upholding justice, fairness, and compassion in our county's probate system."

- Plans to "maintain accessibility, accountability, and integrity in every decision."
- Is "committed to upholding justice, fairness, and compassion in our county's probate system."

Judicial Administration

As Tax Commissioner, refused to work unless he was paid a percentage of the amount of property taxes he collects instead of a flat fee of $10,000.

- As Tax Commissioner, refused to work unless he was paid a percentage of the amount of property taxes he collects instead of a flat fee of $10,000.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Steve A Barnard Sr

As of May 7, 2024, Steve A Barnard Sr did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Steve Bernard previously served as Tax Commissioner for Ware County.

As of April 23, 2024, Steve A Barnard Sr did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Said he will "maintain accessibility, accountability, and integrity in every decision."

Said he is "committed to upholding justice, fairness, and compassion in our county's probate system."

- Said he will "maintain accessibility, accountability, and integrity in every decision."
- Said he is "committed to upholding justice, fairness, and compassion in our county's probate system."

As Tax Commissioner, Steve refused to work unless he was paid a percentage of the amount of property taxes he collects instead of a flat fee of $10,000.

- As Tax Commissioner, Steve refused to work unless he was paid a percentage of the amount of property taxes he collects instead of a flat fee of $10,000.

Probate court judges are a type of judge in Georgia who decides a type of civil court cases called a "probate" case. Probate cases can be many things, like cases about people's wills, appointing guardians to children or the elderly, and managing estates. Probate court judges also sometimes decide whether to give out marriage licenses and gun licenses, and they can also decide traffic cases. 