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Fran is from Ohio and graduated from Thomson High School. He attended DeKalb College and transferred to Central State University. He currently resides in Conyers, Georgia.

Four Candidates Participate in Post 1 Board of Commissioners Forum for Rockdale County

Fran works as a local barber. He is a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. 

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This is Fran Wright's first entry into politics. 

Said unity is a current issue, mentioning "county and city officials have to get on the same accord with the citizens."

- Said top priority is community youth. 
- Said unity is a current issue, mentioning "county and city officials have to get on the same accord with the citizens."

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As of March 19, 2024, Fran Wright did not have a website or any information online.

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Fran Wright

Arlan attended Beulah Heights University, Rutgers-University in Newark, New Jersey. He currently resides in Conyers, Georgia.

Arlan is currently retired. He previously worked as a Managing Partner with Infinity Global Energy LLC. 

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This is Arlan Gibson's first entry into politics. 

As of March 19, 2024, Arlan Gibson did not have a website or any information online.

Arlan Gibson

Renee holds a degree in Business from Clayton State College and Evergreen College, a degree in Real Estate from Georgia MLS Real Estate Institute and Jose Community College, and a degree in Computer Science from Dekalb Community College. She currently resides in Rockdale County and is an ordained Evangelist.

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Renee previously worked as a realtor, grant writer, grant writing instructor, and a business and nonprofit consultant. 

Renee Harris Simpson ran in the Democratic primary for the Rockdale County Commissioner representing District 2 in 2022, but did not win.

Supports forming a Transparency & Accountability and Ethics Board and 5 Member Commission Forensic Audit Board.

- Supports forming a Transparency & Accountability and Ethics Board and 5 Member Commission Forensic Audit Board.

Said, "The state of our current property taxes are so astronomical they accelerate the risk of potential property tax foreclosures. This is a slap in the face to citizens who entrusted their vote to our leaders."

- Supports reducing property taxes.
- Wants to "Prime Economic Development."
- Said, "The state of our current property taxes are so astronomical they accelerate the risk of potential property tax foreclosures. This is a slap in the face to citizens who entrusted their vote to our leaders."

As of March 19, 2024, Renee Harris Simpson did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to address infrastructure issues in Rockdale County. 

- Wants to address infrastructure issues in Rockdale County. 
- Wants to stop "Unwanted Development."

Renee Harris Simpson

Georgia Supreme Court disbars attorney Sherri Washington, who also serves as a Rockdale County commissioner

Sherri holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree, both from Savannah State University, and a Law Degree from Texas Southern University.  She has a daughter and a grandson. She also serves as the Vice Chair of International Economic Development on the ask Force for NAC is also the founding member of the Top Ladies of Distinction and a member of the 4th Congressional District of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women. Sherri was recently disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court for malpractice.

Sherri is a managing partner for her own law firm, the Washington Law Group, PC. 

Sherri L. Washington is the Rockdale County Commissioner. She was elected to this position in 2017, and has served two terms. 

As of March 19, 2024, Sherri L. Washington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "Lobbied and obtained $300,000 in federal funding for Rockdale Workforce Development program"

As County Commissioner, she lobbied for and amassed $300,000 in federal funding for the Rockdale Workforce Development program. 

Said, "Directed over 2.2 billion dollars in high end economic development projects (not warehouses) to this county in two years"

Managed more than 2.2 billion dollars for U.S. economic development projects. 

The candidate's website says, "Created programs for historically disadvantaged businesses (Equal Business Opportunity Program)"

Formed programs aimed to assist historically disadvantaged businesses (Equal Business Opportunity Program). 

- As County Commissioner, she lobbied for and amassed $300,000 in federal funding for the Rockdale Workforce Development program. 
- Managed more than 2.2 billion dollars for U.S. economic development projects. 
- Formed programs aimed to assist historically disadvantaged businesses (Equal Business Opportunity Program). 

The candidate's website says, "Increased public safety personnel and created fire stations to service residents of our county"

As County Commissioner, she increased public safety personnel and developed fire stations to serve local residents. 

Passed legislation to abolish developing new liquor stores in Rockdale County. 

- As County Commissioner, she increased public safety personnel and developed fire stations to serve local residents. 
- Passed legislation to abolish developing new liquor stores in Rockdale County. 

The candidate's website says, "Supported allocating funds in the updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Rockdale County for several ARC programmed and planned projects"

As County Commissioner, she supported devoting funds for an updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in Rockdale County for several ARC and planned projects. 

The candidate's website says, "Lobbied and obtained over $355 million dollars in traffic improvement projects"

Lobbied and accumulated over $355 million dollars for projects aimed to improve traffic. 

- As County Commissioner, she supported devoting funds for an updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in Rockdale County for several ARC and planned projects. 
- Lobbied and accumulated over $355 million dollars for projects aimed to improve traffic. 

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Sherri L. Washington

Tuwanya holds a bachelor's degree in science with a focus in Organizational Management from Ashford University. She resides in Rockdale County with her husband, children and grandchildren. 

Tuwanya is currently a local business owner. She previously worked in the dentistry industry. 

This is Tuwanya Smith's first entry into politics. 

Said, "My mission is to serve the people of Rockdale County by actively listening to the concerns and suggestions of my constituents and work tirelessly to address them... I will strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes collaboration and growth."

Plans to listen to the concerns and suggestions of her constituents. 

- Plans to listen to the concerns and suggestions of her constituents. 

The candidate's website says, "Tuwanya Smith will cultivate relationships that bring jobs and opportunities to underserved, underprivileged and neglected areas of Rockdale."

Said she wants to "bring jobs and opportunities to underserved, underprivelaged, and neglected areas of Rockdale." 

- Said she wants to "bring jobs and opportunities to underserved, underprivelaged, and neglected areas of Rockdale." 

As of March 19, 2024, Tuwanya Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "My mission is to represent the people of this community with integrity, transparency, and accountability. ... I am committed to promoting policies that prioritize the well-being and safety of our citizens..."

Plans to lead with " integrity, transparency, and accountability." and is "committed to promoting policies that prioritize the well-being and safety of our citizens..."

- Plans to lead with " integrity, transparency, and accountability." and is "committed to promoting policies that prioritize the well-being and safety of our citizens..."

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Tuwanya Smith

Yul holds a Bachelor's degree in Film and Educational Technology from Dartmouth College and a Master's degree in Education in Educational Technology and Future Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is also the founder and president of the African American Future Society. 

Yul is an Associate Fellow with The World Academy of Art and Science. He previously held positions as aa Director Strategic Alliances, Director of Administrative Services of a Judicial Circuit Court in Florida, Alachua County Budget Manager, Realtor, Director of the Bureau of Financia Systems for the City of New York and a Senior Budget Analyst for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

This is Yul Anderson's first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Yul Anderson did not have a website or any information online.

Yul Anderson

- 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.