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University of Georgia

Melissa is from Washington, DC. She has a bachelor's degree in writing and art history from East Carolina University. She lives with her husband.

Melissa is a publications specialist at the University of Georgia Department of Philosophy.

Melissa Link was the Athens-Clarke County Commissioner representing district 3 from 2015 to 2022.

-As a commissioner, voted to create a pedestrian plaza at College Square & Park on Washington Street downtown.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of March 7, 2023, Melissa Link’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

-As a commissioner, supported moving to 100% renewable energy sources.

Public Services

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

Melissa Link

- 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.