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Bobby currently resides in Snellville, Georgia. 

Bobby previously owned and operated a small business, ODD JOB BOB, Inc and served on the Snellville City Council. 

Bobby Howard (Gwinnett County Commissioner Board District 3, Georgia, candidate 2024)

This is Bobby Howard's first entry into politics. 

Wants to establish balance between growth and preservation, supporting development that promotes sustainability and an eco-friendly environment.

- Wants to establish balance between growth and preservation, supporting development that promotes sustainability and an eco-friendly environment.

Public Services

Supports only spending funds within the county budget.

Promises to uphold fiscal responsibility regarding the county budget.

Wants to root "out waste and inefficiency", by planning to spend taxpayer funds sparingly and being transparent in doing so.

Said with contained spending, he plans to invest in "essential services".

Supports initiatives aiming to boost economic growth, and that develop a stronger and more resilient community for the future.

- Supports only spending funds within the county budget.
- Promises to uphold fiscal responsibility regarding the county budget.
- Wants to root "out waste and inefficiency", by planning to spend taxpayer funds sparingly and being transparent in doing so.
- Said with contained spending, he plans to invest in "essential services".
- Supports initiatives aiming to boost economic growth, and that develop a stronger and more resilient community for the future.

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Bobby Howard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Prioritizes public safety, and backs law enforcement agencies, and plans to provide sufficient support and resources.

Said " public safety isn’t just about reacting to crime; it’s about investing in preventative measures, addressing the root causes of crime, and fostering partnerships between law enforcement and the community they serve."

- Prioritizes public safety, and backs law enforcement agencies, and plans to provide sufficient support and resources.
- Said " public safety isn’t just about reacting to crime; it’s about investing in preventative measures, addressing the root causes of crime, and fostering partnerships between law enforcement and the community they serve."

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Bobby Howard

Jasper has a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Florida A&M University and a master's degree in health services administration from Central Michigan University. He resides in Grayson, Georgia with his wife Felicia. They have three children together. He attends Berean Christian Church in Gwinnett. 

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Jasper currently works as the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Watty Consulting, LLC. He is a retired army lieutenant colonel and a licensed nuclear pharmacist. 

Jasper Watkins III is the current County Commissioner for Gwinnett County District 3. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

Plans to improve health services including mental health and substance abuse programs.

- Plans to improve health services including mental health and substance abuse programs.
- Advocates for public spaces.

Aims to encourage sustainable business practices, renewable energy, and technological education for a greener economy.

- Aims to encourage sustainable business practices, renewable energy, and technological education for a greener economy.

Advocates for "effective policing" and "responsive emergency services."

Believes Georgia elections are secure and additionally proposes audits, updated voting technology and cybersecurity, and providing "physical security" at polling locations.

- Advocates for "effective policing" and "responsive emergency services."
- Believes Georgia elections are secure and additionally proposes audits, updated voting technology and cybersecurity, and providing "physical security" at polling locations.

Proposes "creating policies for diverse housing types and densities, providing subsidies and tax incentives to developers, and fostering public-private partnerships" to increase low-income housing.

Proposes "rent control measures, offering rental assistance, and funding repairs for existing affordable housing."

- Proposes "creating policies for diverse housing types and densities, providing subsidies and tax incentives to developers, and fostering public-private partnerships" to increase low-income housing.
- Proposes "rent control measures, offering rental assistance, and funding repairs for existing affordable housing."

Supports sustainability initiatives and aims to provide efficient, eco-friendly transportation and infrastructure.

- Supports sustainability initiatives and aims to provide efficient, eco-friendly transportation and infrastructure.

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Jasper Watkins III

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