Paul Burton lives with his wife in Sandy Springs. 

Paul's campaign for County Commissioner in Fulton County Commission District 3 is his first run for public office. 

Paul previously worked at IBM Asia Pacific. He also served in the U.S. Army. 

2026 Georgia Primary Election

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

Believes that "residents deserve transparency and a seat at the table when they trust the county with their hard-earned tax dollars."

Wants to build a county government that works responsibly and effectively for Fulton County residents.

Supports scrutiny of county spending to protect homeowners and ensure efficient use of tax dollars.

- Believes that "residents deserve transparency and a seat at the table when they trust the county with their hard-earned tax dollars."
- Wants to build a county government that works responsibly and effectively for Fulton County residents.
- Supports scrutiny of county spending to protect homeowners and ensure efficient use of tax dollars.
- Opposes raises on property taxes.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Supports accelerating the renovation of the County Jail and modernizing policing through the application of technology — "tools that will improve outcomes for both officers and residents."

Promises to push for reforms that move cases through the system faster, reduce "unnecessary incarcerations, and tie funding to measurable results, instead of spending."

- Supports accelerating the renovation of the County Jail and modernizing policing through the application of technology — "tools that will improve outcomes for both officers and residents."
- Promises to push for reforms that move cases through the system faster, reduce "unnecessary incarcerations, and tie funding to measurable results, instead of spending."

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Paul Burton lives with his wife, Karen, in Sandy Springs. 

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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