Tina is a lifelong resident of District 7, having grown up in Vineland. She attended Westside High School and Augusta Technical College. She lives in National Hills with her her husband Bo and they have one son.  

Tina has over 25 years of office management and administrative experience. She has worked at CFS Architects and the Medical College of Georgia.

The Augusta Press, Slendak announces run for open Augusta Commission seat

Tina Slendak's campaign for County Commissioner in Richmond County Commission District 7 is her first entry into politics. 

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The candidate's website says, "Augustans in all areas of our city need access to safe and modernized parks and pools."

Believes people should have access to safe and modernized parks and pools that are maintained and repaired. 

- Believes people should have access to safe and modernized parks and pools that are maintained and repaired. 

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Believes retaining local graduates from Augusta University and Augusta Technical College is crucial, and attracting businesses and entertainment will enhance quality of life and ensure access to grocery stores and markets for all citizens.

Wants to attract businesses and entertainment to retain local graduates to stay and work in Augusta. 

Believes hosting sporting events is good for the area’s economy.

Advocates that tax increases should be met with cuts in spending.

Said, "I’m running to demand an audit. I’m running to vote no every single time they try to raise our property taxes. I’m running to help small businesses reduce the red tape when dealing with city departments."

- Wants to attract businesses and entertainment to retain local graduates to stay and work in Augusta. 
- Believes hosting sporting events is good for the area’s economy.
- Advocates that tax increases should be met with cuts in spending.
- Said, "I’m running to demand an audit. I’m running to vote no every single time they try to raise our property taxes. I’m running to help small businesses reduce the red tape when dealing with city departments."

Economy

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

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Said, "All of our citizens deserve grocery stores and clean markets in close proximity to their neighborhoods."

- Opposes raising property taxes.
- Said, "All of our citizens deserve grocery stores and clean markets in close proximity to their neighborhoods."

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WGAC, Getting To Know Dr. Marshall Bedder A Little Better

Marshall is originally from Winnipeg, Canada. He attended Oregon Health Sciences University. He and his wife Vicki live in Augusta.

Marshall is the Chief of Pain Medicine at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. He is also an associate professor and director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. He served in the Navy.

Marshall Bedder's campaign for County Commissioner in Richmond County Commission District 7 is his first entry into politics. 

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

Prioritizes workforce development as a way to expand the economy.

- Prioritizes workforce development as a way to expand the economy.

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