As of May 11, 2024, Billy "Butch" Garrett did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Billy Garrett (Polk County Commission, District 3, Georgia, candidate 2024)

This is Billy "Butch" Garrett's first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Billy "Butch" Garrett did not have a website or any information online.

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Billy "Butch" Garrett

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ELECTION 2024: Candidates for County Commission District 3

John is from Rockmart, Georgia and attended Georgia Northwestern Technical College for Fire Science. He still resides in Rockmart today. 

John owns and operates his own Lawn Care service and is a sergeant with the Cartersville Fire Department.

John Paschal (Polk County Commission, District 3, Georgia, candidate 2024)

This is John Paschal's first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, John Paschal did not have a website or any information online.

John Paschal

Northwest Georgia News, Ray “Slugger” Carter Running for Polk County Commission

Ray and his wife have three adult children. 

Ray has worked for IBM for over 24 years, performing various leadership roles in data management, business analysis, and organizational management. Previously, he has worked in consulting for BP-Amoco and the US Department of Energy Nuclear Defense Programs, and spent six years with the Polk County Police Department.

Ray Carter has served as the Polk County commissioner for the last six years. He also served nine years as a Rockmart councilman and three years on the Development Authority of Polk County.

Successfully forced operation changes by the landfill contractor.

- Successfully forced operation changes by the landfill contractor.

As of March 19, 2024, Ray "Slugger" Carter did not have a website or any information online.

Aims to prioritize public safety, broadening drug enforcement capabilities, true emergency management capabilities, and paid professional fire service personnel.

- Aims to prioritize public safety, broadening drug enforcement capabilities, true emergency management capabilities, and paid professional fire service personnel.

Ray "Slugger" Carter

- 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.

Polk County Commissioner, Republican Primary

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