Barbara Lewis Jelks / Ballotpedia

Barbara Lewis Jelks currently serves as a member of the Colquitt County Commission, representing District 1. 

2026 Georgia General Election

As of July 23, 2026, Barbara Lewis Jelks did not have a website or any information online.

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Barbara Lewis Jelks

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- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county