Emory Dooley, candidate for Dawson County Board of Commissioners

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DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Emory Dooley and David Pressley are running for the Dawson County Board of Commissioners in the District 4 June primary. Fetch Your News interviewed both candidates to give readers a better perspective on the two candidates. FYN will publish both interviews today. This is how Emory Dooley responded to our questions.

What is your age and occupation?

I am 36 years old, and I am the general manager at my family’s Dawson County-based business, 400 Waste & Scrap LLC.

How long have you lived in Dawson County?

I grew up in Silver City, located in North Forsyth County, and have lived in Dawson County for 10 years.

Education?

I graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science.

Government experience?

I have served as vice-chairman of the Dawson County Planning Commission since January 2017.

Public service?

I am a member of Concord Baptist Church.  I served as the chairman of the board for the United Way for Dawson County in 2019, and I am currently serving as co-chair.  In 2019, the United Way for Dawson County raised and distributed over $80,000 to 15 organizations and programs that directly benefit residents of Dawson County.  I also served as a past board member for Kare for Kids, Inc., a local non-profit who helps provide Christmas gifts and clothing for the underprivileged children of Dawson County.

Why are you running for this position?

After much prayer and deliberation, I decided that this would be the best way for me to contribute to the community.

What qualifies you to serve on the county’s governing body?

My education, community involvement, and small business background combine to give me a well-rounded knowledge base from which to draw when performing the duties of this office.

What are the two greatest challenges Dawson County faces in the next 4 years?

The two greatest challenges are managing growth and maintaining/improving our current level of county services without increasing property taxes.

How will you meet those challenges?

We must manage growth by first ensuring we do not become overburdened with high-density residential developments that encumber our services and infrastructure.  Attracting more low impact, light industrial, and technology-based businesses can help balance our tax base.  By correctly managing our growth, we avoid the burden of rapid expansion on our community services.  With the exploration of alternate funding for county expenses, combined with frugality in our current expenditures, we can avoid a sacrifice of service effectiveness while bolstering our ability to offer competitive pay, proper equipment, and effective training for county employees without increasing property taxes.

Name one area where you feel the Board of Commissioners has done a great job of serving the citizens of Dawson County.

I was pleased to see the Board of Commissioners lower the property tax millage rate. Fiscal responsibility is one of my top priorities, and this is a trend that I hope to continue.

Name one area where they have failed to good job of serving the citizens.

While past experiences provide learning experiences and teach valuable lessons, I prefer to look forward.  With my background, I will to bring a different perspective to the board and help ensure that every decision is the best possible choice for Dawson County.

 

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