County Comissioner Biography

Jensen received a degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He lives in Whitfield County with his wife and daughter. Jensen is a member of Dalton First Methodist Church.

Jensen is the owner of Ace Hardware in Varnell, Georgia.

Jensen is currently the County Commission Chair for Whitfield County. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

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Supports increasing public library funding.

As commissioner, he opened two new parks.

During his time as commissioner, 1,222 potholes were filled.

- Supports increasing public library funding.
- As commissioner, he opened two new parks.
- During his time as commissioner, 1,222 potholes were filled.

Public Services

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Wants to keep taxes low and voted to lower the property tax rate for 3 years in a row. 

Promises to donate his commission salary back to the county.

Wants to "tackle the county budget deficit."

Said, "We've added 1,700+ good-paying jobs across Whitfield County since 2020."

Describes his vision for Whitfield County as, "A fiscally conservative approach to governing where efficient, core services enable citizens to pursue the dreams of THEIR choice."

- Wants to keep taxes low and voted to lower the property tax rate for 3 years in a row. 
- Promises to donate his commission salary back to the county.
- Wants to "tackle the county budget deficit."
- Said, "We've added 1,700+ good-paying jobs across Whitfield County since 2020."
- Describes his vision for Whitfield County as, "A fiscally conservative approach to governing where efficient, core services enable citizens to pursue the dreams of THEIR choice."

Economy

During his time as commissioner, the County "experienced record youth program participation."

- During his time as commissioner, the County "experienced record youth program participation."

Education

As commissioner, he expanded the animal shelter.

As commissioner, he modernized the courthouse.

Said, "My commitment is I will NEVER engage the American Civil Liberties Union in a local Whitfield County election.  I support the safety of our valued poll workers and the integrity of our elections."

- As commissioner, he expanded the animal shelter.
- As commissioner, he modernized the courthouse.
- Said, "My commitment is I will NEVER engage the American Civil Liberties Union in a local Whitfield County election.  I support the safety of our valued poll workers and the integrity of our elections."

Public Safety

Said, "Smart growth in housing gives families options. Affordable housing helps fight inflation."

Supports the new senior exemption from County taxes on homes of up to $250,000. Also, during his time as commissioner, he remodeled the Senior Center.

- Said, "Smart growth in housing gives families options. Affordable housing helps fight inflation."
- Supports the new senior exemption from County taxes on homes of up to $250,000. Also, during his time as commissioner, he remodeled the Senior Center.

Housing & Urban Development

Opposed the Dug Gap road rezone to R7 and said, "[It] does not fit the character of the surround neighborhoods and is contrary to our Comprehensive Future Development Plan." It has since been withdrawn.

- Wants to improve roads. 
- Opposed the Dug Gap road rezone to R7 and said, "[It] does not fit the character of the surround neighborhoods and is contrary to our Comprehensive Future Development Plan." It has since been withdrawn.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Jevin S. Jensen

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.