Due to the social distancing guidelines, we have converted our traditional AllOnGeorgia candidate video interviews into short questionnaires. Each candidate in the race was provided an identical questionnaire with the same deadline. Answers were not edited in any way.
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Please provide a brief bio on yourself.
I am Jeff Coley, I am running for County Commissioner as a Republican. I am a local business owner and have been self employed for over 20 years. I grew up in Trion, where I attended church and school, I graduated THS. My family has worked in our community for many years. My parents, Leon & Sue Coley, owned and operated Flowers N Such Florist & Monuments (in Pennville) for over 25 years. My brother, Scott, has owned and operated Coley & Norton Mechanical for over 20 years. I am married to Marcy and have two daughters, Rachel & Rebecca Coley.
What are 3 strengths of which our county can be proud? Why do you see these as strengths?
What are 3 needs that must be priorities for Chattooga County to address?
If (re-)elected, what would you hope would be key accomplishments during your years of service?
What are your views on the county’s current budget and spending practices? Do any departments need additional appropriations to better serve the citizens?
I think spending is out of control in many areas and every department needs a complete evaluation. I’m sure some are under funded, like some of our Fire Departments that are forced to operate with outdated gear. They need our help.
Are county taxes too high, about right or pleasantly low?
Describe how you see a county commissioner’s role in the daily operations of the county government and what kind of oversight should a Commissioner have over county employees?
How can the office of Sole Commissioner be more transparent about activities and finances?
Will any other employment or business venture in which you are vested present a conflict of interest for you as a County Commissioner? Please explain your answer.
a) In the event of an unforeseen conflict of interest arising in your official duties, how would you handle such a conflict to ensure maintenance of public trust?
Is there anything else you would like the public to know about you?
What is your position on expanding to a Board of Commissioners if the public declared that is what they’d like instead of a Sole Commissioner?
Casie Bryant is the NW Georgia Regional Manager for AllOnGeorgia.
Faye Holbrook
April 28, 2020 at 10:29 am
Jeff Coley is the person to do the job. Won’t ever vote for Democrat again. Haven’t ever believed in our current commissioner.
Gregory Parris
May 8, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Coley 2020 Chattooga County Commissioner!!!!