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‘I’m not an ordinary candidate’: Mo Ivory is running for Fulton County District 4 Commission seat

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Said, "Fulton County is responsible for the Library System, a hub for job searching, access to computers and more. Animal Services needs more resources. Both county services are importantto me, as a teacher and dog owner."

Plans to devote more resources to the Library System.

Supports reducing the "backlog in the court system".

The candidate's website says, "PRESERVE LIBRARIES AND ADVOCATE FOR ANIMALS"

Plans to devote more resources to Animal Services. 

Said that she "will work to expand government transparency by streamlining the processes... expanding access to public documents and allowing for an open door policy in my office. Trust is earned by ethical and responsible behavior from elected officials."

Plans to defend access to voting and support voters and election officials.

Believes that Fulton County Elections are secure, but that "disinformation, threats, attacks and accusations" by "anti-democratic forces" are trying to "silence the voices of Black voters".

- Plans to devote more resources to the Library System.
- Supports reducing the "backlog in the court system".
- Plans to devote more resources to Animal Services. 
- Said that she "will work to expand government transparency by streamlining the processes... expanding access to public documents and allowing for an open door policy in my office. Trust is earned by ethical and responsible behavior from elected officials."
- Plans to defend access to voting and support voters and election officials.
- Believes that Fulton County Elections are secure, but that "disinformation, threats, attacks and accusations" by "anti-democratic forces" are trying to "silence the voices of Black voters".

Public Services

The candidate's website says, "Work to improve fair and accurate tax assessment and collection for both residential and commercial properties; to create affordable housing."

Promises to enhance "fair and accurate tax assessment and collection for residential and commercial properties".

- Promises to enhance "fair and accurate tax assessment and collection for residential and commercial properties".

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Mo Ivory’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Wants to "improve our court system, jail and public safety initiatives".

Supports expanding access to affordable and accessible health care, specifically focusing on hospital and clinic care due to the recent closures.

Wants to provide input on the Fulton County Jail Project.

- Wants to "improve our court system, jail and public safety initiatives".
- Supports expanding access to affordable and accessible health care, specifically focusing on hospital and clinic care due to the recent closures.
- Wants to provide input on the Fulton County Jail Project.

Public Safety

Opposes the displacement of longtime Fulton County residents by  "corporations and hedge funds [who] are buying large amounts of property driving up housing costs and preventing everyday Georgians."

Wants to develop affordable housing options in Fulton county.

- Opposes the displacement of longtime Fulton County residents by  "corporations and hedge funds [who] are buying large amounts of property driving up housing costs and preventing everyday Georgians."
- Wants to develop affordable housing options in Fulton county.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Mo Ivory

- 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.