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Plans to lower taxes through exemptions to provide financial relief to home and business-owners.

Says he plans to prioritize "legal and compliance...focus on reducing potential disruptions in our systems."

Wants to enhance teamwork across departments in an effort to ensure tax resources are beneficial for all county residents.

Plans to allocate funds towards community needs through operational strategies "guaranteeing that taxpayer funds directly enhance their quality of life."

Plans to implement technology aimed to increase the accessibility of governmental services by focusing on user-friendly payment selections and efficient processes.

Plans to develop a mobile app and renovated website providing live assistance, current property tax data, and proposed assessment rates aimed at mitigating tax burdens and optimizing potential tax savings.

- Plans to lower taxes through exemptions to provide financial relief to home and business-owners.
- Says he plans to prioritize "legal and compliance...focus on reducing potential disruptions in our systems."
- Wants to enhance teamwork across departments in an effort to ensure tax resources are beneficial for all county residents.
- Plans to allocate funds towards community needs through operational strategies "guaranteeing that taxpayer funds directly enhance their quality of life."
- Plans to implement technology aimed to increase the accessibility of governmental services by focusing on user-friendly payment selections and efficient processes.
- Plans to develop a mobile app and renovated website providing live assistance, current property tax data, and proposed assessment rates aimed at mitigating tax burdens and optimizing potential tax savings.

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Phillip Bonton III

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Said, "​My personal commitment to our Gwinnett neighbors is to constantly look for and implement ways to enhance the Customer Service experience. I will continue to pioneer new technologies and communication tools that make our office user-friendly."

Committed to improving customer service in the Tax Office. 

Currently in the process of modernizing the operations in the tax commissioner's office, working with IT and Cybersecurity professionals to update software, enhancing county tax collection operations, and provide greater protection of the privacy and data of county citizens. 

Wants to promote housing affordability by educating current and prospective homeowners on the homestead exemption and other property tax exemption related programs.

Advocates for youth mentorship through job opportunities and internships.

- Committed to improving customer service in the Tax Office. 
- Currently in the process of modernizing the operations in the tax commissioner's office, working with IT and Cybersecurity professionals to update software, enhancing county tax collection operations, and provide greater protection of the privacy and data of county citizens. 
- Wants to promote housing affordability by educating current and prospective homeowners on the homestead exemption and other property tax exemption related programs.
- Advocates for youth mentorship through job opportunities and internships.

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Denise Mitchell

Tax Commissioners are elected at the county level, and their job is to oversee most phases of the taxing process. These responsibilities include billing, collecting, processing, and distributing taxes. They are generally in charge of property taxes, solid waste fees, public utilities, and renewing your vehicle tag. Notably, the Tax Commissioner does not determine how much taxes you pay. Because taxes are a source of revenue for counties, the tax commissioners’ work is ultimately beneficial to individual cities, education, transportation, and other local services. In addition to administering tax laws, the department is responsible for enforcing laws and  regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Georgia as well as motor vehicle license plate and title administration.