Balancing Progress with Preservation

Residents are worried about harmful growth. We know we are growing, but our growth must be responsible.  The current ordinances have not kept up with the changing times.

I will correct the discrepancies and inconsistencies that leave us open and vulnerable. As always, I welcome input from our local businesses and our community.

Property taxes continue to go up year after year. My plan will address the threat of a tax increase. 

I do not support borrowing money from our rainy day fund, like we did last year; that is not sustainable.

I will carefully manage how we spend tax dollars,  stop costly lawsuits, and ask tough questions. If the city of Cleveland, Georgia, used a grant to purchase its firetruck at no taxpayer cost- why didn't we?

No one is happy with the increasing traffic congestion.

I will ensure the county and the Department of Transportation collaborate to be proactive. 

Why would the county approve the developments at HWY 400 and 60 and call for the traffic impact study after the approval? 

I will ensure the county and the Department of Transportation are in partnership to prevent future issues.

To have a vibrant, balanced community, Lumpkin must have a wide range of home prices.  That way, our young families can purchase their first home. 

Responsible growth does not stop there. It's also about jobs. 

I am bullish on supporting our local businesses that provide these jobs so our children can raise their families close to home.

I will prepare for our future while protecting what you love about Lumpkin. 

Lumpkin County needs a stronger voice to address the negative impact of the University's tax exemptions. 

I will lead a collaboration that will include all counties that have institutions of higher learning. 

Together, we will have a stronger voice for Lumpkin that I will personally take to the State level.

Now is the time to build a stronger partnership between the city, the county, our schools, and the University of North Georgia. 

Together, we will be better.

I am here to serve all of Lumpkin.

Text or email me - I would love to hear from you.

jamesforchairman@gmail.com

404-386-1398