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University of Georgia

-As a commissioner, voted to create a pedestrian plaza at College Square & Park on Washington Street downtown.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of March 7, 2023, Melissa Link’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

-As a commissioner, supported moving to 100% renewable energy sources.

Public Services

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

Melissa Link

As of March 14, 2023, Kirrena Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants more programs that support the local homeless population.

- Wants more programs that support the local homeless population.

Wants more programs to provide resources for young people in Athens.

Supports creating job opportunities, educational programs, mental health and mentorships for young people in Athens.

- Wants more programs to provide resources for young people in Athens. 
- Supports creating job opportunities, educational programs, mental health and mentorships for young people in Athens.

Plans to address gangs and violence through community-based programs.

- Plans to address gangs and violence through community-based programs.

Kirrena Gallagher

- 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.