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Tanya is a consultant and the owner of TM Consultants. She previously spent 17 years in media sales.

Tanya is currently the District 4 Commissioner for Augusta-Richmond County. She was appointed to the position in July 2025 to serve as an interim commissioner. Tanya previously ran for the same seat in 2007 but did not win.

Public Services

Supports economic development that benefits both small businesses and large employers.

- Supports economic development that benefits both small businesses and large employers.

Economy

As of September 3, 2025, Tanya Barnhill-Turnley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Supports improving infrastructure and road safety for local neighborhoods.

- Supports improving infrastructure and road safety for local neighborhoods.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Tanya Barnhill-Turnley

Tanya is currently the District 4 Commissioner for Augusta-Richmond County. She was appointed to the position in July 2025 and is serving her first term. Tanya previously ran for the same seat in 2007 but did not win.

As of September 3, 2025, Tanya Barnhill-Turnley did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to address public safety, economic development, and improving infrastructure in the district.

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- 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.