The Candidates for Macon-Bibb County Commission District 9

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Greg has worked as the associate pastor and Sunday school teacher at Greater Zion Hill Baptist. He has experience as a board member, team leader, and legal administrative assistant. He served in the United States military. 

This is Greg Turner's first entry into politics.

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Prioritizes engagement with the community; Said "...I plan to implement several strategies to ensure that every resident has a voice in our community government."

Supports investment in parks and recreation facilities and the creation of community gardens.

Said, "It is essential that upon returning home, our veterans have the necessary tools and resources to seamlessly transition into civilian life and contribute their invaluable life experiences to our community."

- Prioritizes engagement with the community; Said "...I plan to implement several strategies to ensure that every resident has a voice in our community government."
- Supports investment in parks and recreation facilities and the creation of community gardens.
- Said, "It is essential that upon returning home, our veterans have the necessary tools and resources to seamlessly transition into civilian life and contribute their invaluable life experiences to our community."

Public Services

Wants to stimulate economic development and job growth in the district.

Said, "Additionally, I am committed to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in our district, creating an environment where innovation thrives and economic opportunities abound."

- Wants to stimulate economic development and job growth in the district.
- Said, "Additionally, I am committed to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in our district, creating an environment where innovation thrives and economic opportunities abound."

Economy

Supports the promotion of high-demand trades and facilitation of apprenticeships.

- Supports the promotion of high-demand trades and facilitation of apprenticeships.

Education

Supports using tools such as SeeClickFix to address concerns like pedestrian safety and road hazards.

Prioritizes investing in community policing practices.

Plans on "...addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty and substance abuse."

- Advocates a neighborhood watch program.
- Supports using tools such as SeeClickFix to address concerns like pedestrian safety and road hazards.
- Prioritizes investing in community policing practices.
- Plans on "...addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty and substance abuse."

Public Safety

Wants to address blight through initiatives including the construction of affordable housing and targeted clean-ups.

Advocates tool loans and façade grants for supporting residents and providing resources for seniors' maintenance needs.

Supports working with local agencies and private investors on building houses and relocating people from apartments to homes.

- Wants to address blight through initiatives including the construction of affordable housing and targeted clean-ups.
- Advocates tool loans and façade grants for supporting residents and providing resources for seniors' maintenance needs.
- Supports working with local agencies and private investors on building houses and relocating people from apartments to homes.

Housing & Urban Development

As of March 23, 2024, Greg Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Greg Turner

- 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.