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Samantha Rockwood is originally from Syracuse, New York. She earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice and paralegal studies from Georgia Military College. She lives in the Central Savannah River Area with her family. 

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Samantha currently works as a paralegal. She previously worked as a restaurant manager at The Hive and as a bar manager and dessert chef at The Bee’s Knees. She also previously worked as a customer support specialist at NIIT Technologies and as a call center representative at URBN.

Samantha Rockwood's campaign for Columbia County Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary is her first entry into politics.

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Advocates for a bigger public voice in local government to help citizens navigate challenges in the social media environment.

- Advocates for a bigger public voice in local government to help citizens navigate challenges in the social media environment.

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For Candidate Samantha Rockwood on Issue Transportation & Infrastructure: Advocates for a bigger public voice in local government to help citizens navigate challenges in the social media environment.

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Supports stronger environmental protections and holding companies accountable for air and water safety.

- Supports stronger environmental protections and holding companies accountable for air and water safety.

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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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Columbia County Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary

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