GreetGreetings Fellow Fayette Countians!
My name is Charles W. Welcome to you who recently made Fayette County your new home, my home for 54 years. You came here because Fayette is a great place to live, a welcoming place to live. I can promise you I will continue doing my best to show beyond doubt that your decision to come was the right decision. And to those of you who already call Fayette County home, thank you for the privilege you have given me to work to keep Fayette County special. As it has always been during my tenure, Fayette County is my priority. I am running for re-election to the Fayette County Board of Commissioners, District 5 At-Large. My word is who I am ...
… I promised to serve, not to be served.
… I promised to abide by the Golden Rule.
… I promised to listen and weigh the best solutions for the entire community. Four years ago I asked for your vote and I was privileged and humbled to be elected. Today
I respectfully seek your support once again to continue the course I promised when you elected me. We expect them to do what is best for the community. We expect them to be fair, mindful of the facts, and just in their decisions. I expect no less of myself.
We expect our elected leaders to bring with them the courage necessary to make difficult decisions and the integrity to do what is right, though it may not always be popular. I have not shirked from that responsibility. We expect our elected leaders to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all times. We expect our elected leaders to be bridge builders and to encourage relationships that benefit all citizens. Since taking office I have aspired to each of these expectations. During my tenure, I have been proud to be part of a team that has accomplished much. To name a few
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2023, pg 9
"... the Board of Commissioners has effectively and efficiently planned and managed the resources that were entrusted to them by the citizens of the County." PROPERTY TAX ROLLBACKS – Approximately $81,000,000 in ten property tax rollbacks to the taxpayers of Fayette County since 2013
BALANCED BUDGETS – Twelve consecutive balanced budgets including ten millage rate rollbacks (no tax increase on unchanged values). The most recent budget and rollback approved June 27, 2024
SHERIFF’S ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX – Additional improvements have been made to the Sheriff’s Administrative Complex. The Tactical Driving Course is underway – projected completion date August 2024
FIRE/EMS Training Facility – underway, projected completion date June 2025
ISO rating Class 2/2Y, placing Fayette County in the top 2% of all Fire Departments in Georgia, helping to keep citizens' insurance costs lower
911 CENTER RADIO SYSTEM Enhancements – projected completion date December 2024
JUSTICE CENTER – Renovations and 3rd Floor Buildout underway – projected completion date March 2026
RECREATION MULTIUSE FACILITY – underway, projected completion date November 2026
US SOCCER FEDERATION – New national headquarters for US Soccer Federation – underway, projected completion date March 2026 in time for 2026 World Cup
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUILDING – $16,500,000 earmarked for new Department of Health building with projected completion date January 2025
During my term as Chairman, improved relations with our Municipalities, State, and with ARC (Atlanta Regional Commission)
AAA bond-rated since 2014 (one of only 5 counties in Georgia)
First in the USA adoption of 911 Carbyne, "The first municipality in North America to advance
its emergency services with cutting-edge technology to precisely and quickly locate victims"
Beneficial Statewide change for Veterans property tax refunds
Construction of 3 new Fire Stations to replace and relocate 3 aging fire stations
7 New ambulances
Significant operational improvements to the Fayette County Water System
Elimination of the Storm Water Utility fee
Stabilization of the retirement and health plans
During the COVID-19 pandemic our staff continued working and all staff retained employment
Click here to see all accomplishments
During my term as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, we saw improved relations with our sister cities evidenced by agreements with Code Enforcement, Permits and Inspections, and Lake Peachtree. It is Imperative that Fayette County maintain its strong financial position, balanced against needs such as infrastructure revitalization, transportation improvements, and public safety. We must become partners with our municipalities, keeping an eye on what is good for all our citizens, and we must work together towards those goals as the community of Fayette, not individual entities. Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Teamwork will accomplish much, and I am proud to be part of this Fayette County team. With your support, I will continue as a member of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners and work to keep Fayette County the gem that it is.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service.
Please feel free to contact me at: [email protected]
Join me in my re-election efforts.
Whether absentee ballot, early voting, or on November 5th, please vote for me;
Charles W. Oddo, Fayette County Commissioner, District 5, At-Large! All voters are eligible to vote in the At-Large district. I will greatly appreciate yours. Let’s All Keep Working Together For Fayette!
Let’s All Keep Winning Together For Fayette! Let's All Keep Fayette Great! Sincerely,
Charles W. Oddo
Commissioner
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Candidate, District 5, At-Large
www.OddoNow.com
[email protected]
