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Taylor Scott Griffith
REPUBLICAN
Taylor Scott Griffith is running for Banks County Commission Chair.
Personal background
Taylor graduated from Banks County High School in 2008. He currently lives in Banks County with his wife and two adopted children. Taylor is a member and past master of Hollingsworth Masonic Lodge.
Professional background
Taylor owns a part dealership and operates a driver development program. He previously owned a sign company and two axe-throwing venues.
Political background
Taylor Scott Griffith is currently Vice Chairman of the Banks County Planning Commission.
Public Services
Wants to preserve a rural, agricultural community.
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Economy
Supports the growth of local businesses and farms.
Opposes current economic policies because they are "heavily subsidized, tax abated, special favor ridden filth that has only served to enrich a few at the expense of the many."
Said, "I have spent my time as a P&Z Board Member assisting small business owners in their endeavors, helping to defend the people of Banks County from overzealous developers, and at times, holding our government accountable when they have attempted to overstep their authority."
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Education
Said the Board of Education needs to "tighten" its budget.
Wants, "A Board of Commissioners that works with the Board of Education to ensure that we are making responsible financial decisions that make a positive impact on your property taxes."
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Public Safety
Said, "I have watched our current leadership belittle and bully the citizens of this county in public meetings. Public Servants should not treat the public like servants."
Opposes, "Backroom deals... Special Favors...Subversion of the will of the people, and...bending of the truth to suit special agendas."
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Housing & Urban Development
Plans to work with authorities "to revitalize the Banks Crossing area so that it remains a desirable, tax producing asset."
Said, "We should not be bringing a heavy hand down on our citizens while rolling out the red carpet for out-of-town developers."
Said, "We should not have farmers’ property valuations going up while industrial property valuations are going down, by millions of dollars in some cases. We should not have an apartment complex with 10+ units per acre when our code only allows four units per acre."
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Transportation & Infrastructure
As of July 25, 2024, Taylor Scott Griffith’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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