Jared Bailey, Candidate for District 5 Commissioner
Jared Bailey is running to regain the District 5 commission seat in Athens, Georgia, which he held from 2011 to 2018.
Signature Issues
During Bailey’s previous two terms on the commission, he was known for supporting environmental and conservation causes.
Experience
Bailey served as ACC Commissioner from District 5 from 2011 to 2018, being first elected in 2010. Bailey has an impressive resume, being the founder of both the Flagpole newspaper and AthFest. He also managed the 40 Watt Club for many years.
Interviews
Bailey went on Tim Bryant’s radio show in March shortly after he announced that he was running for commission:
Bailey also went on WUGA in March:
Political Affiliation
Primary Ballots: Bailey exclusively takes takes Democratic primary ballots.
Donations: Bailey gave $100 to John Barrow (D) in 2018.
Inferred Party: Democrat
Voting Record
Election Results
Tim Denson – 51.8%
Jared Bailey (incumbent) – 24.5%
Danielle Benson – 23.5%
Jared Bailey (incumbent) – 53.6%
Dave Hudgins – 46.2%
2010 General Election
Jared Bailey – 38.8%
Dave Hudgins – 33.0%
Tom Ellis –28.2%
2010 Runoff Election Jared Bailey – 53.3%
Dave Hudgins – 46.7%
See other candidates running in the 2022 election in the Athens-area here.