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Fayette County Commission, District 3Local race · 2 candidates

James W. Clifton
(Republican)
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Chandra C. Wright
Chandra C. Wright
(Democratic)
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James W. Clifton

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  • Government Transparency
    Spearheading efforts to enhance government transparency in local governance by exposing hidden government retreats and advocating for unrestricted public participation in commission meetings, James firmly believes all government meetings should be open and transparent. …
  • No Data Centers
    James leads the fight against data centers in Fayette County. In his bid for Fayette County Board of Commissioners, James Clifton strongly opposes the proliferation of data centers, aiming to protect residential areas from environmental, aesthetic, and financial harm, as evidenced by recent community victories. …
  • No Crosstown/TDK Extension
    James is actively opposing the Crosstown/TDK extension by uncovering and publicizing evidence of the city's annexation plans tied to the extension, emailing council members to demand transparency on road expansions, and circulating educational primers on annexation laws to rally community opposition and pressure …
  • Stop Overdevelopment
    James Clifton's campaign for Commissioner addresses key community issues by focusing on halting overdevelopment to preserve Fayette County's rural and suburban essence. He supports low-density zoning, limiting new residential development to one unit per two to five acres for the conservation of greenspace. …

Chandra C. Wright

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  • Campaign statement
    Chandra loves tackling problems and has real-world leadership experience. She spent nearly 15 years in software development and project management for AT&T/Lucent Technologies. She has led software development initiatives, managed global projects, and collaborated with partners worldwide. …
  • Campaign statement
    Chandra and Michael, her husband of 29 years, moved to Peachtree City ten years ago for the excellent schools and small-town golf cart life. While their daughter attended JC Booth and McIntosh High School, Chandra served as PTO co-president, establishing programs that continue today. …