Fulton County Commission ChairpersonLocal race · 2 candidates
In their own words
Eric J. Tatum
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
I will hold the tax rate at 8.87 mills. Our seniors, those on fixed income, and new families cannot afford for their taxes to increase, and increased taxes cause increased input costs on companies, which will pass down those costs through increased prices on consumers. …
- Key message 2
I will ensure that government is transparent for the people, and accountable to the people. A government should not hide things from its citizens. Our leaders should be open, their budgets open, and subject to scrutiny.
- Key message 3
I will work to end the consent decree and speed up court processes. Our jail is in shambles. Our court system is overrun. We must get control of these areas, and fast. People are dying, being injured, and not getting the help they need. …
- AFFORDABLE FULTON
We must make Fulton affordable again. Conduct full audits across all major spending areas, rein in property taxes, and ensure taxpayers receive the services they're paying for.
- FIX WHAT’S FAILING
Fix the jail crisis. Prioritize Public Safety & Courthouse Funding. Crack down on crime while backing community, building trust between the law enforcement & the neighborhoods they serve.
- ABOLISH TRAFFICKING
Make Fulton County a place where predators have nowhere to hide. We must abolish human trafficking.
- RESTORE TRUST
We must restore trust in our leadership. Fix our elections processes, ensure our government is accountable to the people it serves, and lead with integrity.
Mo Ivory
WebsiteBallotpedia- The Problem
The Fulton County Jail did not become overcrowded by accident. Decades of underfunding our courts have slowed case processing to a crawl, leaving people stuck in a system that cannot move them through it. …
- What I'll Do
Fully fund the courts so cases move efficiently and legally through the system
- Campaign statement
Partner with court leadership to reduce backlogs and unnecessary delays that drive jail overcrowding
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Implement immediate safety and staffing reforms to meet constitutional standards at the jail
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Expand mental health and behavioral health services to address crises before they escalate