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J.C. graduated from Dekalb Community College. He and his wife, Sandy, attend Rising Son Christian Church.

J.C. Henderson is currently Newton County Commissioner for District 4. He was elected in 1996 and has been serving since.

Said, “\[I] improved Newton County infrastructure”.

Supports continuing infrastructure improvements.

- Said, “\[I] improved Newton County infrastructure”.
- Supports continuing infrastructure improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said, “\[I] created more housing opportunities for seniors”.

- Said, “\[I] created more housing opportunities for seniors”.

Housing & Urban Development

Said, “I've helped create thousands of Economic opportunities for Newton County”.

- Said, “I've helped create thousands of Economic opportunities for Newton County”.

Public Services

Said, “Our citizens' safety is my priority while maintaining a work/play community.”

- Said, “Our citizens' safety is my priority while maintaining a work/play community.”

Public Safety

As of July 5, 2022, J.C. Henderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Taxes & Budget

J.C. Henderson

Scotty lives in Clark's Grove with his wife, Shelley. They have two children and two grandchildren. They attend Covington First United Methodist Church.

Scotty and his wife own a travel agency. He is also a technology/product manager at Bill.com.

Scotty Scoggins' campaign for county commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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

Promises to work "to level the playing field" so that growth in the county "is not just for those who have been deemed to be 'in the right neighborhoods'" but for "all of us."

Wants to improve cleanliness and quality of life and protect the district's history.

Supports "inclusive government that represents everyone."

- Promises to work "to level the playing field" so that growth in the county "is not just for those who have been deemed to be 'in the right neighborhoods'" but for "all of us." 
- Wants to improve cleanliness and quality of life and protect the district's history. 
- Supports "inclusive government that represents everyone."

Plans to "address public safety concerns."

- Plans to "address public safety concerns."

Scotty Scoggins

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- 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.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Newton County Commissioner, District 4

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