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Newton Tax Commissioner Runoff, Democratic Primary

Oversees the taxing process in the county

Full office description

Tax Commissioners are elected at the county level, and their job is to oversee most phases of the taxing process. These responsibilities include billing, collecting, processing, and distributing taxes. They are generally in charge of property taxes, solid waste fees, public utilities, and renewing your vehicle tag. Notably, the Tax Commissioner does not determine how much taxes you pay. Because taxes are a source of revenue for counties, the tax commissioners’ work is ultimately beneficial to individual cities, education, transportation, and other local services. In addition to administering tax laws, the department is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Georgia as well as motor vehicle license plate and title administration.

This is a runoff election for Tax Commissioner. To see the original election, click here.

Election results

WINNER

Brent Bennett

51.3%

2,025 votes

Avis E. Williams

48.7%

1,920 votes

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