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Dean has a degree in construction management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also certified as a General Contractor Qualifying Agent. He and his family moved to the county in 2005.

Dean was previously an account manager and projects manager for Nycom Inc., as well as the vice president of WOJ Installations. He is currently a small business owner.

Dean Schneider's campaign for County Commissioner is his first entry into politics. 

As of April 23, 2024, Dean Schneider’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in transparent and local government.

- Supports lowered taxes.
- Believes in transparent and local government.

Economy

Education

Said, "I believe in supporting those who support us (teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, etc.)

- Said, "I believe in supporting those who support us (teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, etc.)

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Dean Schneider

As of May 14, 2024, Dean Schneider’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dean Schneider's bid for County Commissioner is his first entrance into politics. 

Dee and his wife Stacy have two adult children. He is a multi-generational resident of Paulding County, and grew up in Dallas, Georgia. He attended Paulding HIgh School.

As of May 15, 2024, Dee Dyer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of April 23, 2024, Dee Dyer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dee Dyer

Dee and his wife Stacy have two adult children. 

As of May 14, 2024, Dee Dyer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

James Wood Allen III (Paulding County Commission, District 4, Georgia, candidate 2024)

James resides in Paulding County with his two children as a single father. I have served as a Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor

James currently serves as a Project Engineer and Project Manager. He also is an Army veteran. 

This is James Wood Allen's first entry into politics. 

Wants to ensure those in office are accountable, saying if "a decision can not successfully uphold our future growth, then it is not good for us today growth."

- Wants to ensure those in office are accountable, saying if "a decision can not successfully uphold our future growth, then it is not good for us today growth."

Said financial transparency and governmental accountability is essential.

- Said financial transparency and governmental accountability is essential.

As of April 23, 2024, James Wood Allen III did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to install a more exhaustive Mental Health policy by working with Medical, Law Enforcement, and local and state officials.

- Plans to install a more exhaustive Mental Health policy by working with Medical, Law Enforcement, and local and state officials.

Prioritizes Infrastructure, and plans to hold corporations and builders accountable for providing "extensive Impact studies and pay for the required changes and updates in our infrastructure..."

- Prioritizes Infrastructure, and plans to hold corporations and builders accountable for providing "extensive Impact studies and pay for the required changes and updates in our infrastructure..."

James Wood Allen III

Johnny has an Associate of Applied Science degree in criminal justice from Eastern Gateway Community College. He and his wife have five children and are members of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hiram.

Johnny serves as a Digital Forensic Analyst and Tech Agent/Tech Unit Manager for a specialized narcotics enforcement unit in the Metro Atlanta area. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he was an aviation mechanic, and has 35 years of law enforcement experience.

As of May 15, 2024, Johnny Lee Shirley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of April 23, 2024, Johnny Lee Shirley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports property tax relief for seniors.

Supports ending yearly property valuation and millage rate increases.

- Supports property tax relief for seniors.
- Supports ending yearly property valuation and millage rate increases.

- Aims to enhance public safety services.

Supports thorough impact studies before residential approvals.

- Supports thorough impact studies before residential approvals.

Plans to push for infrastructure improvements for roads and schools.

- Prioritizes improving infrastructure.
- Plans to push for infrastructure improvements for roads and schools.

Johnny Lee Shirley

Johnny has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Gateway Community College. He and his wife Lee have five children and are members of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hiram.

As of May 14, 2024, Johnny Lee Shirley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Prioritizes improving infrastructure.
- Says he will push for infrastructure improvements for roads and schools.

As of May 15, 2024, Michelle Lea Ray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of April 23, 2024, Michelle Lea Ray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Aims to partner with the Paulding County Economic Development organization.

Aims to provide incentives for businesses to locate in Paulding.

- Aims to partner with the Paulding County Economic Development organization.
- Aims to provide incentives for businesses to locate in Paulding.

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Michelle Lea Ray

As of May 14, 2024, Michelle Lea Ray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Scott Richards

Scott is originally from Cobb County. He currently resides in Paulding County with his wife, Jeannie, with whom they have four children, and five grandchildren. 

Scott founded Essential Construction Management LLC. He is an Army Veteran, previously serving in the Air Force.  

Scott Richards ran for the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 16 in 2022, but did not win. 

Plans to prioritize projects and initiatives aiming to enhance quality of life in the community, preserve natural resources, and promote equitable growth distributed across all residents.

- Plans to prioritize projects and initiatives aiming to enhance quality of life in the community, preserve natural resources, and promote equitable growth distributed across all residents.

Supports lowering taxes and responsible government spending.

- Supports lowering taxes and responsible government spending.

As of April 23, 2024, Scott Richards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to provide sufficient support and resources to the Sheriff's Department, firefighters, and emergency first responders.

- Wants to provide sufficient support and resources to the Sheriff's Department, firefighters, and emergency first responders.

Promises to pursue federal and state funds aimed to enhance and expand county's roads, utilities, and public services.

- Promises to pursue federal and state funds aimed to enhance and expand county's roads, utilities, and public services.

- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Paulding County Commissioner, District 4

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