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As of May 16, 2024, Jo'rae Jenkins did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Jo'rae is the founder and owner of Jenkins and Associates LLC. She was previously an assistant manager at Credit Central.

Jo'rae Jenkins currently represents District 1 on Augusta's Citizens' Small Business Advisory Board.

As of March 23, 2024, Jo'rae Jenkins did not have a website or any information online.

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Jo'rae Jenkins

As of March 23, 2024, Jo'rae Jenkins did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Jordan went to Cross Creek High School in Augusta, Georgia. He currently lives in Augusta, Georgia.

Jordan previously worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta. 

Jordan Johnson is currently the County Commissioner in Richmond County. He was elected in 2021 and has served 1 term. He also ran for Georgia State Senate, District 41 in 2010, but did not win.

Supports renovation in Dyess and May Parks to create more community recreation spaces for the community.

- Supports renovation in Dyess and May Parks to create more community recreation spaces for the community.

Wants to "address...food accessibility by partnering with local farmers and facilitating the establishment of a grocery store in the Laney area."

Supports annual spending audits and a fair bidding process in city project.

- Wants to "address...food accessibility by partnering with local farmers and facilitating the establishment of a grocery store in the Laney area."
- Supports annual spending audits and a fair bidding process in city project.

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

Supports the use of body cameras in law enforcement.

Wants to increase the number of police substations in the community.

- Supports the use of body cameras in law enforcement.
- Wants to increase the number of police substations in the community.

Created Augusta’s Homeless Taskforce to address homelessness through a mental health court and day center for the homeless.

- Created Augusta’s Homeless Taskforce to address homelessness through a mental health court and day center for the homeless.

Supports the East Augusta Drainage Project, which was a $6 million initiative to pave roads, install sidewalks, and add crosswalks.

- Supports the East Augusta Drainage Project, which was a $6 million initiative to pave roads, install sidewalks, and add crosswalks.

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Jordan Johnson went to Cross Creek High School in Augusta, Georgia. He currently lives in Augusta, Georgia.

Jordan Johnson previously worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta. 

Jordan Johnson is currently the County Commissioner in Richmond County. He was elected in 2021 and has served 1 term. He also ran for Georgia State Senate, District 41 in 2010 and lost.

- Wants to "address...food accessibility by partnering with local farmers and facilitating the establishment of a grocery store in the Laney area"
- Supports annual spending audits and a fair bidding process in city project

- Supports the use of body cameras in law enforcement
- Wants to increase the number of police substations in the community

- Created Augusta’s Homeless Taskforce to address homelessness through a mental health court and day center for the homeless

- Supports the East Augusta Drainage Project, which was a $6 million initiative to pave roads, install sidewalks, and add crosswalks

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He has previously worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta. 

- Supports the use of body cameras to increase accountability in law enforcement
- Wants to increase the number of police substations in the community

Jordan is the founder and co-Chair of the Augusta Homeless Task Force.

Jordan Johnson currently serves as the County Commissioner of Richmond County. He was first elected in 2020 and is seeking a second term.

- Eliminating food deserts by collaborating with local farmers and facilitating the establishment of a grocery store in the Laney area.
- Helped to establish a mental health court.
- Supported and led significant renovation projects that invested millions in Dyess and May Parks.

- Supports increasing police wages.
- Supports increasing transparency and accountability in law enforcement by installing body cameras on all officers.

- Secured funding for a day center for the unhoused.

- Helped advance the East Augusta Drainage Project, which invested $6 million to provide significant flood relief to residents in areas like Wallace St and Brunswick Ave.

- Eliminating food deserts by collaborating with local farmers and facilitating the establishment of a grocery store in the Laney area.
- Helped to establish a mental health court.

Kenny graduated from Augusta Technical College, Augusta University, and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M. He is currently pursuing his doctoral studies in Public Administration at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta.

Kenny is currently an intern at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. He has previously worked as an intern in the U.S. Senate, a member of Forces United, and for the City of Harlem, Georgia.

Kenny Osorio's campaign for County Commissioner in Richmond County Commission District 1 is his first entry into politics.

The candidate's website states, "Kenny Osorio...is deeply influenced by his family’s tradition of community engagement and entrepreneurial spirit, particularly within the agricultural sector."

Said, "Efforts to continue funding departments and other areas...continue to be a focus."

- The candidate's website states, "Kenny Osorio...is deeply influenced by his family’s tradition of community engagement and entrepreneurial spirit, particularly within the agricultural sector."
- Said, "Efforts to continue funding departments and other areas...continue to be a focus."

Wants to "[nurture] flourishing businesses and [empower] nonprofit organizations."

- Wants to "[nurture] flourishing businesses and [empower] nonprofit organizations."

Supports the implementation of educational and athletic programs in the school system.

- Supports the implementation of educational and athletic programs in the school system.

The candidate's website states, "At the heart of his vision lies a dedication to equity, striving for a community where every resident enjoys equal opportunities and protections."

Believes it is important to support defense overseas.

- The candidate's website states, "At the heart of his vision lies a dedication to equity, striving for a community where every resident enjoys equal opportunities and protections."
- Believes it is important to support defense overseas.

Advocates for UNICEF and Veterans' issues.

Wants to use new, innovative methods to improve the electricity needed in new and old residential and commercial buildings.

- Advocates for UNICEF and Veterans' issues.
- Wants to use new, innovative methods to improve the electricity needed in new and old residential and commercial buildings.

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

Kenny Osorio

Kenny is currently pursuing his doctoral studies in Public Administration at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He graduated from Augusta Technical College, Augusta University, and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M.

As of May 16, 2024, Kenny Osorio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Was inducted into The Global Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration.

- Wants to support nonprofit organizations.

- Supports access to higher education or training through access to available funds for tuition.

- Advocates for UNICEF and Veterans' issues.
- Supports innovation for meeting residential and commercial needs.

Kenny graduated from Augusta Technical College, Augusta University, and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M. He has been an advocate for issues like UNICEF and Veterans Issues in front of Congress.

- Advocates for UNICEF and Veterans' issues.

As of May 16, 2024, Kevin De L'aigle did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of March 23, 2024, Kevin De L'aigle did not have a website or any information online.

Kevin De L'aigle

As of March 23, 2024, Kevin De L'aigle did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Sherman and Hemstreet Real Estate Company: Matt Aiken

As of May 16, 2024, Matt Aitken did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Matt is a licensed real estate salesperson at Sherman and Hemstreet Real Estate Company. He previously worked as a compressor building operator at Olin Corporation, and a driver for Superior Bulk Logistics.

Matt served as Richmond County District 1 County Commissioner from 2010 to 2012. He has previously served on the Augusta Richmond County Planning and Zoning Board and the Aviation Board.

As of March 23, 2024, Matt Aitken did not have a website or any information online.

Led the installation of a 38mm at the Augusta Convention Center, accompanied by the construction of a new 12m Parking Deck, which significantly enhanced Augusta’s competitiveness in hosting economic events.

Supports improving historic buildings and promoting development along the Augusta Canal and Savannah River.

- Led the installation of a 38mm at the Augusta Convention Center, accompanied by the construction of a new 12m Parking Deck, which significantly enhanced Augusta’s competitiveness in hosting economic events.
- Supports improving historic buildings and promoting development along the Augusta Canal and Savannah River.

Matt Aitken

As of March 23, 2024, Matt Aitken did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Supports improving historic buildings and promoting development along the Augusta Canal and Savannah River.
- Led the installation of a 38mm at the Augusta Convention Center, accompanied by the construction of a new 12m Parking Deck, which significantly enhanced Augusta’s competitiveness in hosting economic events.

Matt served as county commissioner in district one from 2010 to 2012..

- 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.

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