Politics & Government

Planning Commissioner Dave Hudgins To Run for the 5th Commission Seat

The fifth district is currently represented by Jared Bailey.

Recently I have been receiving a lot of encouragement from members of the community to run for the 5th District Commission seat in the next election cycle.

After considering their words, thoughts, and offers of support; and after mulling it over with my family, I’ve decided to go ahead and throw my hat back in the ring and qualify as a candidate in March.  As the elections are going to be early this year, I felt that now is the appropriate time to make this decision.

For those that don’t know me, I grew up in the District and raised my family in the District.  I’ve been an active volunteer in the community and in the public service sector for over a decade.  Because of my love for Athens, it would be my honor to serve as your commissioner. 

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As is my nature, you can count on me for fiscal responsibility, accessibility and responsiveness to the constituency, and a practical and common sense approach to the issues that face our commission.  And while we may not always agree on all the issues, rest assured that I understand the representative nature of this office and everyone’s voice deserves to be heard and considered.

So it is with much humility that I announce that I will seek this office so I can continue to serve my community.   I grew up in Athens and I love Athens so I would ask for your support in my effort.

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Thank you very much.

Dave Hudgins


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