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Demond is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma City University and received a degree in business administration. He lives with his wife Jasmine, and they have four children.

Demond currently works in the online health space. He previously worked for The Coca-Cola company for 16 years.

Demond Mason is currently Newton County Commissioner for District 2. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

As Commissioner, he supported the widening of Salem road.

As Commissioner, he held a monthly volunteer program to clean designated areas of District 2.

- As Commissioner, he supported the widening of Salem road.
- As Commissioner, he held a monthly volunteer program to clean designated areas of District 2.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of July 5, 2022, Demond Mason’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to implement recreational and educational programs for all citizens.

Said, “\[I support] advancing the economic development of the county through commercial, retail and small business growth".

As a Commissioner, Mason created the Young Leadership Alliance to connect with young leaders in the community.

As a Commissioner, Mason hosted Facebook live discussions to allow Newton County residents to engage in question and answer sessions.

As a Commissioner, he supported the Denny Dobbs Park expansion.

Wants to build a Multigenerational Recreation Aquatic Center. This center would have a gym, indoor walking track, locker rooms, meeting rooms, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and multi-purpose rooms.

- Wants to implement recreational and educational programs for all citizens.
- Said, “\[I support] advancing the economic development of the county through commercial, retail and small business growth".
- As a Commissioner, Mason created the Young Leadership Alliance to connect with young leaders in the community.
- As a Commissioner, Mason hosted Facebook live discussions to allow Newton County residents to engage in question and answer sessions.
- As a Commissioner, he supported the Denny Dobbs Park expansion.
- Wants to build a Multigenerational Recreation Aquatic Center. This center would have a gym, indoor walking track, locker rooms, meeting rooms, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and multi-purpose rooms.

Public Services

Wants to increase patrolling of police in neighborhoods and strengthen neighborhood watch programs.

Said, “\[I support] controlling speeding in our neighborhoods through the creation of the Homeowners Association Alliance.”

- Wants to increase patrolling of police in neighborhoods and strengthen neighborhood watch programs. 
- Said, “\[I support] controlling speeding in our neighborhoods through the creation of the Homeowners Association Alliance.”

Public Safety

As Commissioner, Mason has supported the development of Facebook “Meta”, along with other retail businesses to assist in providing property tax relief for Newton County residents.

- As Commissioner, Mason has supported the development of Facebook “Meta”, along with other retail businesses to assist in providing property tax relief for Newton County residents.

Taxes & Budget

Demond Mason

Rockdale Newton Citizen

Donnie has lived in Newton County since 1976. He lives with his wife, Christine, and their two pets.

Information about Donnie's professional background is not available at this time.

Donnie Bryant’s campaign for Newton County Commissioner for District 2 is his first entry into politics.

Wants "responsible growth," where infrastructure is build up along with building development.

Plans to prioritize fixing Salem Road because "it has outgrown the infrastructure in that area," and wants to improve 278, and back up on the 212 and 20 intersection.

- Wants "responsible growth," where infrastructure is build up along with building development. 
- Plans to prioritize fixing Salem Road because "it has outgrown the infrastructure in that area," and wants to improve 278, and back up on the 212 and 20 intersection.
- Supports keeping parks clean.

Said "we're building too many apartment" and wants to make sure that roads, sewage, and other infrastructure can handle that growth.

- Said "we're building too many apartment" and wants to make sure that roads, sewage, and other infrastructure can handle that growth.

Wants to bring in more small businesses that fit the community and support them.

- Said "we should be a united community."
- Wants to bring in more small businesses that fit the community and support them.

Wants to spend the most money on public safety.

- Wants to spend the most money on public safety.

Plans to prioritize public safety in the county budget.

- Plans to prioritize public safety in the county budget.

Donnie Bryant

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- 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.
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Newton County Commissioner, District 2

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