Wendell Jay Purvis earned a master's degree in education from the University of West Georgia and a doctorate degree in education from Northcentral University.

Wendell’s campaign for Paulding County Commission District 2 is his first run for public office.

Wendell currently works as a teacher for Cobb County Schools. He previously worked as a senior officer specialist with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the U.S. Department of Justice and as an officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

As of March 11, 2026, Wendell Jay Purvis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Public Services

Opposes large-scale development projects that increase population density and expand residential or commercial construction in Paulding County.

- Opposes large-scale development projects that increase population density and expand residential or commercial construction in Paulding County.
- Supports reducing property taxes.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports increasing funding and resources for law enforcement.

- Supports increasing funding and resources for law enforcement.

Public Safety

Supports policies that reduce traffic congestion in Paulding County.

- Supports policies that reduce traffic congestion in Paulding County.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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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.