Re-elect Corey Ragsdale, District 4 County Commissioner
Cherokee County Issues
Tax Rates
In Cherokee County, we have one of the lowest tax burdens in the entire state of Georgia. This is due to our phenomenal executive team as well as the leadership of the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners has to do what is right for the citizens of Cherokee - I will ensure Cherokee County continues to have one of the lowest tax rates in Georgia.
Parks & Recreation
One of the greatest needs we have in District 4 is for more parks and recreation options. In my first term as commissioner, we developed a SW Cherokee Parks and Trails plan. In this plan, we identified three sites for future parks. We will be moving forward with one of those sites this year and I will continue to push forward with expanding additional park sites in District 4.
Land Use
One of the biggest responsibilities a commissioner has is guiding development and land use decisions in the county. My plan has been, and always will be, to attract developments that are a positive mixture of uses that benefit the county. Balancing residential and commercial developments is challenging, but I have the experience and vision to guide District 4 for the next four years.
Roads
Infrastructure needs are growing in Cherokee County. With our increased development and increasing population, our roads and other infrastructure are struggling to keep up. To improve the situation, we need to continue to enforce our land use plan and make decisions that allow our infrastructure time to catch up.
Public Safety
Our Public Safety departments are highly ranked in the state and nationally recognized. Fire and EMS, the Marshal’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office are all great assets to Cherokee County. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for funding these departments and providing them with what they need to run smoothly. I fully support our public safety departments and want to see them grow!
COED
The County Office of Economic Development (COED) is one of the most important operations the county has. Furthering our economic development efforts will bring jobs into the county, bring businesses into the county and ultimately add significant value to the tax base. This increase in economic activity lowers the tax burden on the citizens of Cherokee County.