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William has three children with his wife. 

William has over 12 years of experience with the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority.

William Keith Ellis served as the chairman of the Newton County Board of Commissioners from 2012 to 2016. He also has over 12 years of experience with the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority.

As of March 23, 2024, William Keith Ellis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to return $25 million worth of tax dollars to citizens.

- Wants to return $25 million worth of tax dollars to citizens.

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Wants to implement a Mental Health Co-Responder program.

- Wants to implement a Mental Health Co-Responder program.

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Plans to repair $10 million worth of county roads.

- Plans to repair $10 million worth of county roads.

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William Keith Ellis

LeAnne is married to Stanley and resides in River Cove. They moved to Newton County and have two adult children, as well as two grandchildren.

LeAnne has worked in real estate since 1988 and has been a small business owner since 2006.

LeAnne Long has experience serving on the Board of Commissioners in Newton County for over 15 years.

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The candidate's website says, "Newton County Board of Commissioners 1998 /Projects Completed: Courthouse, New Jail, Expansion at City Pond, Improvements at Turner Lake, and the Main Library."

While working with the board of commissioners, completed various projects such as creating a new jail, an expansion at City Pond, and improvements at Turner Lake.

Said, "I have been actively involved in the community... serving on the Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization for more than 15 years... I am also an active volunteer for Project Renewal and various other events aimed at improving our community... Currently, I serve as the President of the River Cove Civic Association Homeowners and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to represent you as the New District 5 County Commissioner."

Volunteers for Project Renewal and various other events aimed at community improvement.

Plans to "work to preserve our rural landscape while promoting responsible growth."

Serves as the current president of the River Cove Civic Association Homeowners.

- While working with the board of commissioners, completed various projects such as creating a new jail, an expansion at City Pond, and improvements at Turner Lake.
- Volunteers for Project Renewal and various other events aimed at community improvement.
- Plans to "work to preserve our rural landscape while promoting responsible growth."
- Serves as the current president of the River Cove Civic Association Homeowners.

Supports accountable governance, financial transparency, and responsible decision-making to ensure efficient use of funds and a secure future for the community, advocating for the election of representatives who prioritize fiscal responsibility.

- Supports accountable governance, financial transparency, and responsible decision-making to ensure efficient use of funds and a secure future for the community, advocating for the election of representatives who prioritize fiscal responsibility.

Said, "I look forward to being a direct line of communication for you (teachers) and working in tandem with the Board of Education to make a postive impact on Newton County."

- Said, "I look forward to being a direct line of communication for you (teachers) and working in tandem with the Board of Education to make a postive impact on Newton County."

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

Said, "With over 25 years of experience in real estate... I deeply understand our community's issues, from infrastructure to land use planning and high-density zoning... I have successfully defeated complex zoning decisions in District 5... With my experience in real estate, I possess a profound understanding of our community's challenges, enabling me to pledge as a steadfast advocate for policies that manage growth while prioritizing conservation and community input. I understand what type of housing is needed in the area... Over the years, I have remained an unwavering advocate for responsible land use policies, tirelessly combating inappropriate development projects and high-density zoning proposals..."

Advocates for responsible land use policies and opposes inappropriate development projects and high-density zoning proposals.

Plans to protect Newton County's character and integrity through sustainable growth, advocates for inclusive policy-making, financial transparency, and opposes undue influence from builders, developers, and special interest groups in District 5's development decisions.

Said, "I will work to preserve our rural landscape while promoting responsible growth and future development... Together, we will build a brighter future for Newton County District 5."

- Advocates for responsible land use policies and opposes inappropriate development projects and high-density zoning proposals.
- Plans to protect Newton County's character and integrity through sustainable growth, advocates for inclusive policy-making, financial transparency, and opposes undue influence from builders, developers, and special interest groups in District 5's development decisions.
- Said, "I will work to preserve our rural landscape while promoting responsible growth and future development... Together, we will build a brighter future for Newton County District 5."

The Citizens: LeAnne Long Says 'Unchecked Growth'

Said, "Excessive growth and high-density zonings pose significant risks to the community, including overburdened infrastructure, environmental degradation, and the dilution of community identity."

- Said, "Excessive growth and high-density zonings pose significant risks to the community, including overburdened infrastructure, environmental degradation, and the dilution of community identity."

Leanne Long

- 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.