Commissioner Brian Tam announced Wednesday his candidacy for the Georgia House of Representatives. Tam is seeking to succeed Representative Tom Knox, who announced last week he will not seek another term.
Tam, who has been a resident of Forsyth County for more than 15 years, operates Tam's Backstage in Cumming with his wife, Kelly. In 2007, Tam's Backstage received the Partners in Education's Gold Level Award for its commitment to supporting quality education.
As a graduate of Leadership Forsyth, a recipient of the Don Hendricks Memorial Award, a partner in education for many of our local schools and as a recipient of the 2008 Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals' Patron Award, Tam said he understands the importance of giving back to his community.
"As a Commissioner, I have had an unparalleled opportunity to make a difference in the direction of our community," said Tam. "I am seeking election to the Georgia State House because I am committed to continuing to ensure our community reaches new heights."
In 2008, Commissioner Brian Tam was successfully reelected to serve a second term on the county commission with more than 55 percent of the vote—avoiding a runoff in a four-way contest.
"In these tough times we need leaders who understand how to create jobs and revitalize our economy," said Tam. "As a small business operator, I understand what it takes to maintain a budget and to meet a payroll."
Tam's direction and vision have led to the acquisition of hundreds of acres of greenspace, a recreation center at both Buice and Fowler Parks, the implementation of an early warning weather system to guarantee the continued safety of local residents, and an additional Sheriff's precinct located adjacent to South Forsyth High and the widening of Highway 141.
"As a steward of Forsyth County, it is my responsibility to preserve our quality of life," said Tam. "With the continued support of Forsyth County voters, I will ensure Forsyth County has a strong voice in the state legislature."
John Clark, former Chairman of the Forsyth County Parks, Recreation and Greenspace Bond Committee describes Tam as " a conservative and family man who will vote the values of the 24th House District."
"Commissioner Tam has been a strong voice for families across Forsyth County and I am proud to support him in his candidacy for State House," said Clark. "Not only will he continue to be a voice for our community, but, he will also be a voice for all of Georgia."
Brian and his wife, Kelly, reside in South Forsyth with their three children.
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 9:07 AM
A resolution to put re-creation of Milton County on the ballot as a constitutional amendment cleared a Georgia House of Representatives committee today, according to a report by the Office of Committee Services.
House Resolution 21, introduced by Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, was passed by the state Planning & Community Affairs Committee.
HR21 proposes a constitutional amendment providing for the recreation of a pre-existing county.
The constitution states that Georgia may only be subdivided into 159 counties. This proposition would allow for only those counties that were previously merged the option to re-exist. This resolution would give citizens affected by the re-creation the option to vote whether or not the county should exist.
Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office and then are placed on the General Calendar of the House.
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 3:47 PM
