Times Georgian: Ben Hicks, Republican, County Commission District 5

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As of June 7, 2024, Ben Hicks did not have a website or any information online.

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Ben Hicks

Powers aims to preserve Carroll's rural heritage

Wants the district to retain rural heritage.

Supports the well-being of District 5 employees, and initiatives for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and growth opportunities.

- Wants the district to retain rural heritage.
- Supports the well-being of District 5 employees, and initiatives for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and growth opportunities.

Supports efficient government spending and mitigating "unnecessary burdens on hardworking taxpayers."

- Supports low taxes.
- Supports efficient government spending and mitigating "unnecessary burdens on hardworking taxpayers."

As of June 7, 2024, Lee Powers did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to allocate funds for public safety initiatives, including providing law enforcement and emergency responders with sufficient resources.

- Plans to allocate funds for public safety initiatives, including providing law enforcement and emergency responders with sufficient resources.

Lee Powers

- 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.