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Anthony Patterson is from Albany, Georgia. He lives in Albany, Georgia.

Anthony Patterson (Dougherty County Commission, District 4, Georgia, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia

Anthony's campaign for the Dougherty County Commission is his first run for public office.

Plans to support job creation by establishing a pilot program offering cancelable loans for needs-based services such as nursing, education and law enforcement, and secure a five year residency commitment from loan recipients. 

Plans to improve fiscal transparency by creation of a Taxpayer Transparency Portal on the county website to provide a clear record of county spending.

Hopes to recoup the pilot program investment with a more stabilized property tax base and consumer spending.

- Plans to support job creation by establishing a pilot program offering cancelable loans for needs-based services such as nursing, education and law enforcement, and secure a five year residency commitment from loan recipients. 
- Plans to improve fiscal transparency by creation of a Taxpayer Transparency Portal on the county website to provide a clear record of county spending.
- Hopes to recoup the pilot program investment with a more stabilized property tax base and consumer spending.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Anthony Patterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports housing growth with a plan to address blight with a proposal for less demolition of blighted properties to a "clear-to-construct" pipeline.

- Supports housing growth with a plan to address blight with a proposal for less demolition of blighted properties to a "clear-to-construct" pipeline.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports reduction of recidivism by pursuing federal grants that support reintegration services, leading to improved workforce participation and public safety.

- Supports reduction of recidivism by pursuing federal grants that support reintegration services, leading to improved workforce participation and public safety.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Anthony Patterson

Anthony Patterson is a Dougherty County native and lives in Albany.

Plans to support job creation by establishing a pilot program offering cancelable loans for needs-based services such as nursing, education and law enforcement, and secure a five year residency commitment from loan recipients.   Hopes to recoup the investment with a more stabilized property tax base and consumer spending.

- Plans to support job creation by establishing a pilot program offering cancelable loans for needs-based services such as nursing, education and law enforcement, and secure a five year residency commitment from loan recipients.   Hopes to recoup the investment with a more stabilized property tax base and consumer spending.
- Plans to improve fiscal transparency by creation of a Taxpayer Transparency Portal on the county website to provide a clear record of county spending.

Candidate website

- 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.