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Chris Ausburn is originally from Banks County and two children.

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Chris currently serves as the District 3 Commissioner for Banks County, Georgia. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.


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Supports applying private-sector principles of efficiency and planning to county government to ensure responsible use of tax dollars.

Wants county decisions to benefit small businesses and farmers.

- Supports applying private-sector principles of efficiency and planning to county government to ensure responsible use of tax dollars.
- Wants county decisions to benefit small businesses and farmers.

Economy

Supports building a stronger working relationship between the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education.

- Supports building a stronger working relationship between the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education.

Public Services

Opposes large-scale industrial or residential development that would displace existing citizens or conflict with the county's rural character.

- Opposes large-scale industrial or residential development that would displace existing citizens or conflict with the county's rural character.

Housing & Urban Development

As of March 11, 2026, Chris Ausburn did not have a website or any information online.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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- 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