Commission Chairman Dockery will seek third term
News February 24, 2020LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Lumpkin County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery today announced his intention to run for a third term.
PRESS STATEMENT
“After careful consideration and conversation with family and community members, I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Chair of the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners.
“I am truly humbled by the encouragement that I have received almost daily over the past few months to continue to serve. We have accomplished many objectives over the past few years and I want to be a part of that continued momentum. I am proud to have been a part of completing several SPLOST projects mandated by the voters that were never completed due to budget constraints, These projects include expansion of water infrastructure, completion of Fire Station 7, creating new industry through the Development Authority and the soon to be completed Library.
“We have worked diligently to update our local land use codes as well as improve relationships with the City of Dahlonega. While the news of Chestatee Hospital’s closing was a devastating blow, we were able to bring the community together and with the help of our state lawmakers, find a solution for local health care. The result of these efforts have led to top quality health care provided by Northeast Georgia Health Systems with a commitment to start construction of a new hospital beginning summer of 2020.
“The recently passed Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax not only allowed us to lower the millage rate a full 1 mil, but also will allow funding for much needed road improvements, to include the joint project with the City of Dahlonega to improve the intersection of Hwy Bus 19N and Oak Grove Road.
“While there is still work to be done, we have enhanced fire protection by staffing more stations with funding through SAFIR grants. In cooperation with the City of Dahlonega, we replaced our ladder truck to provide much needed fire protection in and around the City. The list of accomplishments continues with the addition of the Splash Park through a partnership with the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary, Expansion of the Senior Center with a Community Development Block Grant and much needed upgrades to various public works and road department equipment.
“The future for our community is bright. As demonstrated during my past two terms, it is important that we preserve what makes us unique while continuing to grow economically so Lumpkin County can prosper. I humbly ask for your support to allow me to continue to serve the best community that exists anywhere.”
CHRIS DOCKERY BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Education:
High School: White County High School 1985
College: University of North Georgia, Bachelor of Science 1989
Military:
Basic Training 1985
Commissioned as Second Lieutenant 1989
Tour in Iraq 2005-2006 as Commander of 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Command & General Staff College 2011
Retired from Army Reserve as Lieutenant Colonel 2017
Work:
Law Enforcement 1990-1996
Self-employed General Contractor 1996-present
2019 Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year
Community Service:
Served as board member of the Development Authority of Lumpkin County from 2004-2012
Served on the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority from 2008-2012
Member of Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary
Member Town Creek Baptist Church
Elected Service:
Elected as Lumpkin county commission chair in 2012
Elected as Lumpkin county commission chair in 2016
Involvement as County Commissioner:
Completed training as a certified county commissioner in 2013
Serve as council member of the Georgia mountains regional commission 2012-present
Serve as board member of regional work force development 2012-present
Trustee member of Association of County Commissioners of Georgia self-insured workers compensation
Member of ACCG legislative policy council
Vice chair of ACCG revenue and finance policy committee
Former member of ACCG transportation policy committee
Former member of ACCG economic development policy committee
1 Comment
Thanks for running again. I know that it takes a lot of time off your business but you are a great asset to lumpkin county and you have done a great job. Keep it up. You have my 100% support