Chris Gaines announces campaign for re-election

PRESS RELEASE

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — County Commissioner Chris Gaines released the following statement regarding his campaign for re-election today:

“It has been an honor to serve the Citizens of Dawson County as your District 2 Commissioner over the last 3 years.

This service role has been one of the most challenging responsibilities I have ever had.  There have been many tough decisions like balancing growth pressures against the rural ideas and beauty of our Community that we all love, as well as, managing budgets of a County that has many real needs through my fiscally conservative approach.

Other decisions have been easier like my continued efforts in pushing internet companies to expand here, supporting improved communication though video recording of commission meetings so Citizens can view on their own schedule, always striving for efficiencies while pushing for top quality service, implementing other sources of revenue such as Impact fees at a responsible level that relieves burdens off property tax payers, installing competitive wages for county employees, playing an instrumental role in the long term economic diversification which plans to grow higher paying opportunities for future generations, being a champion for investments in technology which helps employees and delivers a more efficient operation, and lowering the Millage rate on property tax for the first time since 2004.

After much prayer, thought and discussions with my family, I am announcing that I will be running to continue my role in service to you as your District 2 Commissioner.

While I listen and take all feedback to heart, I greatly appreciate all of you that pray for me and encourage me to keep working to protect and support the quality of life we all love while remaining committed to the conservative principles of limited government. #VoteGaines2020”