Liberty County Georgia, Eddie J. Walden

Savannah Now, Liberty County candidate capsules for Nov. 4 election

Eddie is from Liberty County and attended Bradwell Institute. He and his wife, Kathryn, have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. 

Eddie is retired. He previously worked as a foreman at Georgia Power. 

Eddie J. Walden currently serves as the County Commissioner in Liberty County Commission District 6. He was first elected in 1996 and is serving his seventh term. He is the vice chairperson of the Board. 

The Current, Liberty County Commission District 6

Supports building an aquatic center with an Olympic-sized pool.

- Supports building an aquatic center with an Olympic-sized pool.

Public Services

Plans to increase jobs in the county, particularly for the east side.

- Plans to increase jobs in the county, particularly for the east side.

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Eddie J. Walden did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Public Safety

Wants to remove the septic tanks between the railroad overpass and the coast to encourage residential development.

- Wants to remove the septic tanks between the railroad overpass and the coast to encourage residential development.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Eddie J. Walden

- 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.