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Johnny Voted Against Raising the Millage Rate
Commissioner Wilson voted for the county to maintain a constant millage rate from 2017–2023. Coupled with the county’s frozen homestead exemption, this has saved homeowners millions of dollars on their county property taxes. This year, he was the only commissioner to vote against the county’s rate increase.
Johnny Has Limited the Growth in District 1
Commissioner Wilson has limited the growth in district 1 by requiring high-standards from developers. He has approved only three new subdivisions within the district during his eight years in office.
Johnny Has Invested in Transportation
Commissioner Wilson believes in improving our roadway network. In SPLOST V, the commissioner set aside 100% of district 1 funds for transportation improvements. This amounted to $19.6 million.
Johnny followed this by securing $62 million in T-SPLOST. The funds will pay for the upcoming widening of Bill Gardner Parkway in Locust Grove, and state route 81 in Ola.
Veterans for Wilson
Commissioner Wilson demonstrates a commitment to supporting veterans in Henry County. As an active volunteer with American Legion Post 516 in McDonough, he has participated in initiatives such as constructing wheelchair-accessible ramps for veterans' homes and contributing to donation drives for disaster relief.
Johnny has the endorsement of Vets to Vets, Inc., a Barnesville-based non-profit organization committed to assisting military veterans, for his re-election campaign.
Updates From Johnny
Meet & Greet September 28
Mobile Vet Center in Locust Grove
Mobile Vet Center in Locust Grove
September 2024 – Thank you to everyone who stopped by our meet & greet at Town-N-Country. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss our community with residents and pass out yard signs.
Mobile Vet Center in Locust Grove
Mobile Vet Center in Locust Grove
Mobile Vet Center in Locust Grove
September 2024 – The Mobile Vet Center was in Locust Grove on Saturday, September 21. I am incredibly thankful for the approximately twenty veterans we were able to help out with their benefits.
I hope to continue this partnership at future events.
Millage Rate Vote
New Traffic Signal on Highway 42
New Traffic Signal on Highway 42
July 2024 – I voted against raising the millage rate. The other commissioners’ decision to raise property taxes will not only affect all homeowners, but especially our seniors. Because seniors over the age of 70 are exempt from school taxes, they will not receive any benefit from the school board’s millage rate reduction. Instead, they will see the full impact of a three-mill increase on their tax bills. This situation applies to about 12,000 homeowners in Henry County.
New Traffic Signal on Highway 42
New Traffic Signal on Highway 42
New Traffic Signal on Highway 42
July 2024 – This week, the Georgia Department of Transportation activated the new traffic signal on Highway 42 at Harris Drive. I am thankful to the state’s cooperation and approval so we could make this new signal a reality.
The new light should provide motorists with a safer turn and reduce delays when turning from Harris Drive onto highway 42.
Henry County Budget Comments
Volunteering with American Legion Post 516
Volunteering with American Legion Post 516
May 2024 – I shared my concerns about the county budget during the board of commissioners meeting. We need to look for ways to cut county expenses, starting with the county commissioners’ budget, before raising property taxes.
Volunteering with American Legion Post 516
Volunteering with American Legion Post 516
Volunteering with American Legion Post 516
May 2024 – Thank you to American Legion Post 516 and Commander Alton Head for the invite this week to assist building a ramp for a local veteran in Barnesville. Thank you as well to the other volunteers who joined us to complete the project this past Thursday.
It’s always an honor and privilege to support these projects helping our veterans.