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William "Bill" Maher is a resident of Upson County, Georgia.

As of April 15, 2024, William R. "Bill" Maher II did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

William Maher ran for this position in 2022 in the Republican Primary. 

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As of March 19, 2024, William R. "Bill" Maher II did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Overview of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and Related Financing

Wants to stop Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST), a popular method for funding capital projects in Georgia.

- Wants to help expand local businesses.
- Wants to stop Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST), a popular method for funding capital projects in Georgia.

Economy

Education

Maher Announces Candidacy for County Commission Chair

Supports local law enforcement and fire services, saying "I worked to get funding for them years ago."

- Supports local law enforcement and fire services, saying "I worked to get funding for them years ago."

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Maher Voices Frustration with HM Bridge Closure

Has been an outspoken critic of the Hannah's Mill Bridge closure last year.

Said "Roads need maintenance - not just resurfacing, but roadside repairs."

- Has been an outspoken critic of the Hannah's Mill Bridge closure last year.
- Said "Roads need maintenance - not just resurfacing, but roadside repairs."

Transportation & Infrastructure

William R. "Bill" Maher II

As of March 19, 2024, William R. "Bill" Maher II did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Maher supports "local law enforcement and fire services."

Said "I worked to get funding for them years ago."

- Maher supports "local law enforcement and fire services."
- Said "I worked to get funding for them years ago."

Maher has been an outspoken critic of the Hannah's Mill Bridge closure last year.

- Maher has been an outspoken critic of the Hannah's Mill Bridge closure last year.
- Said "Roads need maintenance - not just resurfacing, but roadside repairs."

Wants to help expand local businesses.
Wants to stop Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST), a popular method for funding capital projects in Georgia.

- Wants to help expand local businesses.
Wants to stop Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST), a popular method for funding capital projects in Georgia.

Maher supports "local law enforcement and fire services."
Said "I worked to get funding for them years ago."

- Maher supports "local law enforcement and fire services."
Said "I worked to get funding for them years ago."

Maher has been an outspoken critic of the Hannah's Mill Bridge closure last year.
Said "Roads need maintenance - not just resurfacing, but roadside repairs."

- Maher has been an outspoken critic of the Hannah's Mill Bridge closure last year.
Said "Roads need maintenance - not just resurfacing, but roadside repairs."

As of April 14, 2024, William R. "Bill" Maher II did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of April 14th, 2024, there was no information regarding Maher's stance on education.

- As of April 14th, 2024, there was no information regarding Maher's stance on education.

As of April 13, 2024, William R. "Bill" Maher II did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Currently in the Republican primary for County Commissioner. He says that he has also ran for this position before.

Wants to stop Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST), a method for funding capital projects in Georgia.

- Wants to stop Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST), a method for funding capital projects in Georgia.

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- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.

Acts as the head of your county's governing board.