Michelle Bernard earned her bachelor's degree in management from Shorter University and her master's degree in business administration from Saint Leo University. 

Michelle has worked at the Georgia Institute of Technology. 

Michelle's campaign for Rockdale County, Georgia, Commission is her first run for public office. 

Advocates for the creation of opportunities in Rockdale County without raising taxes.

- Advocates for the creation of opportunities in Rockdale County without raising taxes.

Economy

Supports greater investment in community life, such as "cultural facilities, recreational options and community spaces."

- Supports greater investment in community life, such as "cultural facilities, recreational options and community spaces."

Public Services

Calls for "Safe, Affordable, and Diverse Housing Options."

- Calls for "Safe, Affordable, and Diverse Housing Options."

Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding neighborhood watch and community policing initiatives.

- Supports expanding neighborhood watch and community policing initiatives.

Public Safety

Prioritizes repairing outdated and broken infrastructure and building for the future.

- Prioritizes repairing outdated and broken infrastructure and building for the future.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports "responsible growth" that protects the environmental health of the community,

- Supports "responsible growth" that protects the environmental health of the community,

Energy & the Environment

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

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