HHJ Online: BYRD ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION TO BOARD

13WMAZ: Meet the two candidates running for Post 5 on the Houston County Commission

Mark is from Houston County and holds a degree from Georgia Southern University. He is married to his wife, Amy with whom they have one son.

Mark owns Byrd and Company, LLC., a real estate business, and runs the Houston Lake Country Club.

Mark Byrd is currently County Commissioner in Houston County. He was elected to this position in 2020, and has served one term.

Plans to work with "a unity of purpose, meaning cooperating with other local governments in order to improve the quality of life for the citizens of this county.”

- Plans to work with "a unity of purpose, meaning cooperating with other local governments in order to improve the quality of life for the citizens of this county.”

Public Services

Plans to operate with a high level of fiscal responsibility. 

- Plans to operate with a high level of fiscal responsibility. 

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Mark Byrd did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Wants to continue emphasizing personal integrity and accountability to taxpayers while serving in office.

- Wants to continue emphasizing personal integrity and accountability to taxpayers while serving in office.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Believes there are areas that in which infrastructure improvement is needed. 

- Believes there are areas that in which infrastructure improvement is needed. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Mark Byrd

- 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.