Patricia B. Penn-Jacobs

Walter Ley

Filing period for municipal election ends | Local News | rrdailyherald ...

Patricia B. Penn-Jacobs's campaign for Gaston Town Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Patricia B. Penn-Jacobs did not have a website or any information online.

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Terrance L. Smith

Status quo shake up in Gaston - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

Terrance L. Smith ran for Gaston Town Commissioner in 2021 but did not win.

As of September 4, 2025, Terrance L. Smith did not have a website or any information online.

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 