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John Wiemels' campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

2024 Georgia General Elections

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As of March 23, 2024, John C Wiemels’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes the arbitrary approach to zoning issues under the current commissioner.

- Opposes the arbitrary approach to zoning issues under the current commissioner.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

John C Wiemels

As of May 3, 2024, John C Wiemels’s website did not contain information on this issue.

John C Wiemels has a background in managing Plans and Programs organizations within the U.S. Air Force, both before and after his retirement. His experience includes contingency and long-range development planning for both traditional and special operations units, as well as overseeing multi-billion-dollar weapons systems.

Said, "I will work tirelessly to maintain the unique character of Walton County and stop its transition into another industrialized manufacturing center within the Greater Atlanta area. ..."

Said, "As a decade-long citizen of Walton County District 2... I have seen some very questionable decisions made by the Board of Commissioners and the Walton County Planning Commission. These decisions have mostly detracted from... our way of life."

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Pete Myers

Stoney Brandon

- 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