Fulton County Commission, District 3Local race · 2 candidates
In their own words
Paul Burton
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Fiscal Responsibility. With property taxes funding the vast majority of Fulton County’s budget, Paul believes every expenditure must be scrutinized and justified. He is committed to protecting homeowners from runaway spending and ensuring tax dollars are used efficiently and responsibly.
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Public Safety. Paul believes Fulton County’s public safety challenges demand urgency and accountability. He supports accelerating the renovation of the County Jail and modernizing policing through the application of technology — tools that will improve outcomes for both officers and residents. …
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Economic Development. Drawing on his global experience, Paul supports growth strategies that pay for themselves and do not rely on raising property taxes. …
- Keeping Property Taxes Low
With property taxes funding the vast majority of Fulton County’s budget, Paul believes every expenditure must be scrutinized and justified. He is committed to protecting homeowners from runaway spending and ensuring tax dollars are used efficiently and responsibly.
- Smart on Safety, Tough on Crime
Paul believes Fulton County’s public safety challenges demand urgency and accountability. He supports accelerating the renovation of the County Jail and modernizing policing through the application of technology — tools that will improve outcomes for both officers and residents. …
- Rigorous Fiscal Oversight
Paul supports open, public budget hearings and real accountability from county leadership. Transparency, in his view, is not optional, it is a moral obligation to taxpayers.
- Smart Economic Development
Drawing on his global experience, Paul supports growth strategies that pay for themselves and do not rely on raising property taxes. He is particularly focused on expanding opportunity in District 3, where targeted investment can deliver the greatest benefit to working families and small businesses.
Jodi Merriday
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I am committed to protecting the fundamental rights and democratic participation of every resident in Fulton County. As Commissioner for
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District 3, I will prioritize secure and accessible elections, defend voting rights, and ensure that every voice is heard and every ballot is counted fairly. …
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I believe public safety means investing in people as much as protecting communities. As Commissioner, I will work to strengthen public safety while also supporting hospitals, senior services, and programs that help families thrive. …
- Fulton County Should Work For You
You deserve professionalism, exemplary services, accountability, responsiveness, and responsible stewardship.
- Building hospitals and increasing mental health and senior services
Enriching arts programming and leverage libraries to increase literacy