BOC Chairman seeks reelection in District 2

Atlanta Regional Commission, Alfred John

As of May 14, 2025, Alfred John’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Opposes tax increases and supports fiscal responsibility with spending.

- Opposes tax increases and supports fiscal responsibility with spending.

Economy

Education

Public Safety

Opposes President Biden's housing and zoning policies.

- Opposes President Biden's housing and zoning policies.

Housing & Urban Development

Opposes working with Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).

Plans to work on widening McGinnis Ferry Road.

Prioritizes making improvements to Old Atlanta Road.

- Opposes working with Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
- Plans to work on widening McGinnis Ferry Road.
- Prioritizes making improvements to Old Atlanta Road.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Alfred John

Forsyth County News, This former commissioner seeks election to return to the Board

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Brian served Forsyth County as a Commissioner... and was instrumental in the creation of Chattahoochee Pointe, Old Atlanta Park, Fowler Park, and Caney Creek Preserve through the 2008 parks bond."

Assisted in the creation of Chattahoochee Pointe, Old Atlanta Park, Fowler Park, and Caney Creek Preserve with the 2008 parks and greenspace bond.

- Assisted in the creation of Chattahoochee Pointe, Old Atlanta Park, Fowler Park, and Caney Creek Preserve with the 2008 parks and greenspace bond.

The candidate's website says, "Cut taxes for Forsyth residents, as he did twice during his term on the Board"

Supports lowered taxes for Forsyth residents.

The candidate's website says, "Cut wasteful spending and vote against bloated government projects like the $114 million county administration complex, approved 3-2 by the current board"

Aims to cut wasteful government spending.

- Supports lowered taxes for Forsyth residents.
- Aims to cut wasteful government spending.

As of May 14, 2025, Brian R Tam’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "He’ll cut taxes for residents and homeowners again, stand against new apartments and highdensity, and put a stop to out-of-control spending."

Opposes new, high-density apartments and large parking lots.

Opposes  the $114 million county administration complex passed by the current board.

- Opposes new, high-density apartments and large parking lots.
- Opposes  the $114 million county administration complex passed by the current board.

Brian R Tam

- 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.

Forsyth County Commissioner, District 2, Republican Primary

Election results

Candidates (2)