Macon Telegraph, Kitchens defeats Childs for Jones County Commission seat

Jones County GA, Board of Commissioners

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Sam currently works as the assistant director of parks and beautification in Macon-Bibb County. He previously worked as the facilities director for the Bibb County Board of Commissioners. 

Sam Kitchens currently serves as a Jones County Commissioner in District 1. He was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving his second term. He also serves as vice-chairperson of the board of commissioners. 

Said during his 2016 campaign, he wanted to evaluate how the government is being managed and "run it more efficiently."

Wanted to finish building the recreation park.

- Said during his 2016 campaign, he wanted to evaluate how the government is being managed and "run it more efficiently."
- Wanted to finish building the recreation park.

Public Services

Said during his 2016 campaign, his top priority was evaluating the budget and seeing how it can be changed to save money.

- Said during his 2016 campaign, his top priority was evaluating the budget and seeing how it can be changed to save money.

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

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Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- 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.