Sammy Tostensen, Commissioner, District 1

Sammy attended Valdosta State University. He is married to Karen, and they have 2 sons.

Sammy worked for the Glynn County Sheriff's office and eventually became the chief investigator for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit's District Attorney's Office. He later opened The Tostensen Company, a civil court process serving company.

Sammy Tostensen previously served as the Glynn County clerk of superior court. He was elected in 1984. He is currently a Glynn County commissioner. Sammy was elected to this position in 2020, and is serving his first term. 

As of July 25, 2024, Sammy Tostensen did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Economy

Education

The Brunswick News, Sammy Tostensen

Believes county in efficient in investing for recovery from future hurricanes.

- Believes county in efficient in investing for recovery from future hurricanes.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Believes court facilities need to be upgraded.

- Believes court facilities need to be upgraded.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Sammy Tostensen

- 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.