Jennefer C. Garrity

Jennefer Cross Garrity earned a bachelor's in philosophy from Wellesley College and a law degree from Wake Forest University. She has lived in Matthews for over 20 years and raised her children in the town. She is the former president of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce.  

Jennefer is attorney who co-founded the wills and estate firm Garrity & Gossage. She previously worked as a civil litigator in North Carolina and Vermont. 

Jennefer Cross Garrity (Matthews Town Council, North Carolina ...

Jennefer's campaign for Matthews Town Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

Supports creating a business-friendly environment by securing adequate downtown parking and light rail, carefully analyzing tax rates, and prudently evaluating zoning and development.

Supports "balanced budgets, long-term financial planning, and accountability at every level" to build a stronger future.

- Supports creating a business-friendly environment by securing adequate downtown parking and light rail, carefully analyzing tax rates, and prudently evaluating zoning and development.
- Supports "balanced budgets, long-term financial planning, and accountability at every level" to build a stronger future.

Economy

Supports initiatives that help veterans with healthcare, job placement, and housing.

Supports preserving historic buildings and neighborhoods to honor local heritage.

- Supports initiatives that help veterans with healthcare, job placement, and housing.
- Supports preserving historic buildings and neighborhoods to honor local heritage.

Public Services

As of September 4, 2025, Jennefer Cross Garrity’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports increased funding for the Police Department and Fire & EMS Department.

- Supports increased funding for the Police Department and Fire & EMS Department.

Public Safety

Supports expanding light rail services to reduce traffic congestion, connect communities, and support economic development.

- Supports expanding light rail services to reduce traffic congestion, connect communities, and support economic development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Jennefer Cross Garrity

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- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 