Americus-Times Recorder - Ethan Wolfe Interviews on run for Commissioner

James is from Sumter County, where he lives today. He attended Georgia Southwestern College before earning a bachelor's degree in computer information systems management and a master’s degree in business administration. 

James served in the US Air Force for 30 years.

WTVM News - Jim Reid to fill late brother’s spot as Sumter Co. District 3 Commissioner

James Ethan Wolfe ran for county commissioner in 2022, but did not win.

Prioritizes transparency with the public on county issues.

Supports better treatment of employees through recognition and merit-based awards.

- Prioritizes transparency with the public on county issues.
- Supports better treatment of employees through recognition and merit-based awards.

Public Services

As of June 23, 2025, James Ethan Wolfe did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Education

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

James Ethan Wolfe

As of July 25, 2024, James Clifton Reid Jr did not have a website or any information online.

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Americus-Times Recorder

James Clifton Reid Jr. is a Sumter County commissioner. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He represented District 3 on the Sumter County School Board for 7 years, ending in 2021. 

As of June 23, 2025, James Clifton Reid Jr did not have a website or any information online.

Previously oversaw a budget increase in the Sumter County High School budget.

- Previously oversaw a budget increase in the Sumter County High School budget.

James Clifton Reid Jr

- 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.