David is from Long County, where he lives today. He earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Georgia and a master's degree in business administration from Georgia State University. David is married to Julie, and they have 1 daughter. He is a member of St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church.

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David is the owner and operator of Richardson Farm. He has worked as the director of community development for Long County, and as a project manager for a construction company. He has served on the board of the Long County Chamber of Commerce.

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David Richardson previously served as a Long County commissioner.

Prioritizes expanding access to healthcare, social services, and recreational facilities.

Is "particularly focused on supporting vulnerable groups, including seniors and low-income families."

Wants to "establish regular town hall meetings, open forums, and digital platforms where residents can voice their concerns and suggestions."

- Prioritizes expanding access to healthcare, social services, and recreational facilities.
- Is "particularly focused on supporting vulnerable groups, including seniors and low-income families."
- Wants to "establish regular town hall meetings, open forums, and digital platforms where residents can voice their concerns and suggestions."

Public Services

Advocates incentives for small businesses and partnering with local organizations to stimulate economic growth.

Wants to develop vocational training programs to help residents compete in the job market.

- Advocates incentives for small businesses and partnering with local organizations to stimulate economic growth.
- Wants to develop vocational training programs to help residents compete in the job market.
- Plans to maintain the current tax rate.

Economy

Wants to increase funding and resources for local schools.

Supports implementing "innovative teaching methods" and expanding after-school programs.

- Wants to increase funding and resources for local schools.
- Supports implementing "innovative teaching methods" and expanding after-school programs.

Education

Supports increasing funding for local law enforcement and implementing community policing practices to reduce crime and enhance residential security.

- Supports increasing funding for local law enforcement and implementing community policing practices to reduce crime and enhance residential security.

Public Safety

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

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates "for comprehensive road maintenance initiatives, the modernization of public transportation systems, and the enhancement of utility services."

- Advocates "for comprehensive road maintenance initiatives, the modernization of public transportation systems, and the enhancement of utility services."

Transportation & Infrastructure

David Richardson

As of July 25, 2024, Gerald M. Blocker did not have a website or any information online.

Administration, Long County Board of Commissioners

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Gerald M. Blocker is a Long County commissioner and vice chair of the board. He was elected in 2013 and is serving his third term.

Gerald M. Blocker

- 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.