City of Sauda, Meet Our Commissioners

Melanie has lived in Saluda since 1983, and raised her family there. 

Melanie has been the owner of Green River Barbecue since 1984. 

Tryon Daily Bulletin, New Commissioner

Melanie Talbot is a Saluda Town Commissioner. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. She previously served on the Polk County School Board, the Saluda Election Board and the board of the  Saluda Fire Department.

As of June 6, 2025, Melanie Talbot did not have a website or any information online.

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Melanie Talbot

As of August 5, 2024, Elecia Pillsbury did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 6, 2025, Elecia Pillsbury did not have a website or any information online.

Elecia Pillsbury

As of August 10, 2024, Kevin D. Burnett did not have a website or any information online.

The Tyron Daily Bulletin, Filing deadline passes for local office: Here’s who’s running for mayor, town councils

Kevin D. Burnett's campaign for Saluda town commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Kevin D. Burnett did not have a website or any information online.

Kevin D. Burnett

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 