The Covington Information obtained the next from the marketing campaign of Nytravious Smith:
I’m writing to formally announce my candidacy for Commissioner of District 4 within the upcoming 2026 election right here in our lovely residence of Newton County, Georgia.
I intend to formally file to run and am in search of to symbolize the constituents of District 4 and all of Newton County.
I’m at the moment pursuing a commerce with UA Native 72, with the objective of changing into a journeyman pipefitter. I’ve lived and served on this neighborhood my whole life — particularly right here in District 4. Through the years, I’ve served in lots of management capacities. Upon graduating highschool, I had gathered greater than 1,000 volunteer hours. I’ve coached highschool wrestling proper right here in our neighborhood and have served in quite a few service-driven roles, whether or not via ministry or working at our native FFA/FCCLA Camp through the summer season.
I’m operating for workplace as a result of I consider this isn’t solely an vital election — it’s a pivotal one for our county. As a lifelong resident of District 4, I’ve seen many issues I admire and worth. Nevertheless, in recent times, from a management standpoint, I’ve additionally seen choices I strongly disagree with. I wish to convey a rejuvenated imaginative and prescient to the stakeholders of the place we name residence.
Our neighborhood is dealing with a mess of challenges that require not simply choices, however creativity and long-term planning.
One main matter is development. I wish to watch out in calling development an “challenge,” as a result of development itself is just not unhealthy. Nevertheless, development requires steadiness. It requires proactive management and up to date infrastructure, job alternatives, and forward-thinking concepts. When development occurs with out these parts, a neighborhood dangers changing into stagnant.
Secondly, I wish to tackle taxes. This phrase hardly ever brings optimistic reactions, and I perceive why. Nevertheless, taxes usually are not a cookie-cutter downside. They require actual management and strategic considering. Taxes operate extra like a choir than a metallic band — many shifting elements working collectively in concord. My objective is to assist constituents higher perceive how these techniques work and why sure choices should be made.
I intention to convey my “Visionary Mentor” mindset to Newton County — creating a transparent imaginative and prescient for what we wish to change into, mentoring and educating constituents on how authorities features, and really listening to what folks consider must be accomplished.
My marketing campaign is centered across the theme: “Preserving Newton. Making ready for the Future.”
For the perfect consequence, our neighborhood wants a hungry, younger, and vigilant chief. With me, you’re going to get creativity, planning, and refreshed power. We’ve stored the identical recipe for a while now — and typically to enhance the product, you must refine the recipe.
I as soon as heard at Morehouse Faculty, “An individual who has not traveled broadly thinks his or her mom is the perfect prepare dinner.” In different phrases, we should be keen to discover new concepts if we would like higher outcomes.
If elected, my prime priorities shall be:
Development That Works for Taxpayers — Not Towards Them
Strengthening the tax base via strategic financial improvement. Driving sensible, sustainable development that expands ratables, attracts accountable funding, and eases the burden on residents — with out overdevelopment or waste.
Fiscal Self-discipline & Strategic Planning
Selling accountability, transparency, and long-term infrastructure planning. Defending taxpayer {dollars} via accountable budgeting, clear oversight, and forward-thinking infrastructure choices that place the county for long-term stability.
Management That Serves the Whole County
Making county-wide choices that unify communities. Main with collaboration and integrity to strengthen municipalities, assist faculties, and guarantee each city advantages from considerate, county-level management.
I stay up for participating with voters and sharing extra about my imaginative and prescient for Newton County within the coming months.
For media inquiries or neighborhood engagement, I might be reached at: nytravioussmithfordistrict4@gmail.com
Respectfully,
Nytravious Smith
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