Jackson Herald Today,  Meet the Candidates: Marty Vitug, Commerce City Council Ward 5 

Marty is a native of Commerce, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Tracy, and has a daughter, Myca.

Marty Vitug’s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of November 23, 2023, Marty Vitug did not have a website or any information online.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Wants to ensure housing is available for all income levels.

- Wants to ensure housing is available for all income levels.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to strengthen public safety systems

Advocates for a full-time fire department.

- Supports growing the police department.
- Wants to strengthen public safety systems
- Advocates for a full-time fire department.

Public Safety

Supports the creation of more retail businesses.

- Supports the creation of more retail businesses.

Public Services

Advocates for expanding utility services.

Wants to keeps roads and streets safe and maintained.

- Advocates for expanding utility services.
- Wants to keeps roads and streets safe and maintained.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Marty Vitug

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 