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Thomas E. Hudson, Sr., Model of Service in Macon’s Mist

Thomas is a graduate of graduate of Leadership Macon and Fort Valley State University.

Thomas worked for the Middle Georgia Council on Drugs for 38 years.

Thomas "Tom" Hudson previously served on the Bibb County Board of Education for three terms ending in 2016. He also served as the chair of the Macon Transit Authority board.

Advocates engagement with the community through electronic media and political forums.

- Advocates engagement with the community through electronic media and political forums.
- Worked to start a community garden.

Public Services

Prioritizes addressing poverty and barriers to employment through research-based programs.

- Prioritizes addressing poverty and barriers to employment through research-based programs.

Economy

Worked to increase minority vendors for public schools.

Worked to rebuild Southwest High School, Ballard Hudson Middle School and John R. Lewis Elementary.

Collaborated with Fort Valley State University to create the Music Oriented Valued Education (MOVE) program.

Worked to implement "the Rent A Teen program – a life-skills based platform for teenagers."

- Worked to increase minority vendors for public schools.
- Worked to rebuild Southwest High School, Ballard Hudson Middle School and John R. Lewis Elementary.
- Collaborated with Fort Valley State University to create the Music Oriented Valued Education (MOVE) program.
- Worked to implement "the Rent A Teen program – a life-skills based platform for teenagers."

Education

Plans to address juvenile delinquency through research-based programs.

- Plans to address juvenile delinquency through research-based programs.

Public Safety

As of March 23, 2024, Thomas "Tom" Hudson did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Thomas "Tom" Hudson

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- 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.