Ongoing Issues That Affect Rockdale County
Ethics Reform
- Champion of Ethics Reform
- Supports Transparency & Accountability For The Rockdale Commission
- Proposed an Ethics Board
- Approved in 2014
- Next Commissioners Never Appointed Ethics Board Members
- Will Work with Other Commissioners to Activate a New Ethics Board
Courthouse and Administrative Complex
- Participated in Initial Planning for Rockdale County Courthouse, the Judicial and Administrative Task Force Project
- Elected to Chair the Board by Fellow Committee Members
- Created a Transparent Forum for Citizens to Attend Planning
- Toured Representative Courthouses and Administrative Complexes with Project Architect
- Published a Master Plan Recommendation Report
- Report Was Ultimately Not Followed
- Resulted in Current Cost Overruns
Expanding to Five Member Board of Commissioners
- Supports Providing Voters Information on Proposed 5-member board
- Voters Would Vote on an Amendment During Election Cycle
- Proposed Legislation Allows for County Manager
- County Chairman Would Become Part-Time Position
Taxes
- Continue to Ensure All Budget Hearings Are Public
- Ensure Department Heads Are Responsible for Approved Expenditures and Budgets
- Eliminate Excessive Spending
- Use Fees from Permits to Enhance Quality of Living of Rockdale County Citizens
Moratorium on Residential Permits
- Closely Review Planning and Zoning Practices
- Give Board Time to Assess Infrastructure by Halting New Projects for up to Six Months
- Balance Housing and Environment Through Sustainable Development
- Protect Natural Resources
- Safeguard Public Health
- Enhance Overall Well-Being
Jobs
- Employment is Essential to Move Our Community Forward
- Georgia ranks 4th in U.S. for Inability to Escape Poverty
- Set Rockdale County’s Goals to Exceed State Standards
- Job Training
- Traditional & Alternative Education for High School Students
- Better Job Networks
- Well-Trained Employees Will Reduce Need for Government Assistance
Economic Development
- Retain & Expand the Growth of Business in Rockdale County
- Work with State Economic Development Office to Establish New Business Partnerships
- Make Rockdale a Top Consideration for New Companies
- Provide Jobs with Living Wages
- Occupy Real Estate to Support Tax Base
- Eliminate Old Buildings in Disrepair & Beautify Our Communities
- Support Government Efficiency & Streamline Business Application Process
Education
- Educated Workforce is Critical to the Long-Term Health of Rockdale County
- Collaborate with School Board Members and Superintendent
- Ensure Each Child Has Opportunities for Success Through a Great Education
- Education Provides Additional Benefits
- Financial Independence
- Gainful Employment
- Upward Mobility