Audrey Hughes, former candidate for District 1 Commissioner
Audrey Hughes ran for commissioner in District 1 in Athens, Georgia in 2022.
Election Results
2022 Local Election
Patrick Davenport (incumbent) – 59.2%
Audrey Hughes – 40.8%
Signature Issues
Equity for the Eastside — By “equity,” Hughes does not mean racial equity, but instead “placing the needs of the eastside on a level playing field with the downtown area and the westside.”
Lower Taxes – Hughes supports lower property taxes in Athens, especially those “living in areas that do not receive all city services; such as municipal water, sewer, and access to public transportation.” Property tax rates, however, apply to everyone countywide.
Responsible Spending – Hughes promises to “spend tax dollars responsibly and wisely,” implying that she believes tax dollars are not currently well-spent.
Environmental Sustainability – Hughes wants to “promote native, water-wise plants in landscapes” and to “make a plan for future growth that protects biodiversity while providing for the economic needs of the community.”
Experience
Hughes has taught middle-school science in Athens for the past 30 years, but she has no previous political experience.
Political Affiliation
Primary Ballots: Hughes took a Democratic primary ballot in 2020.
Inferred Party: Democrat, based solely on the one partisan primary ballot from 2020.