Commissioner Demond Mason supports constituents by the following completed and ongoing District 2 projects:
- Advancing the Economic Development of the County through commercial, retail and small business growth.
- Commissioner Mason has supported the development
of Facebook "Meta", along with many other retail
businesses to assist with providing property tax relief
for Newton County residents.
- Fostering job creation through strategic business growth, job training and County planning.
- Commissioner Mason has partnered with Georgia Piedmont
Technical College to offer the training needed where Newton
County residents can take advantage of local business
employment opportunities.
- Helping to increase the patrolling of police in our communities to strengthen and support neighborhood watch programs.
- Commissioner Mason has committed to working with
our local Sheriff's Department to increase the deputy
patrolling of District 2. Currently, the deputy patrol has
increased and more deputies are patrolling District 2
during high traffic and evening hours.
- Improving the function and role of the police precinct on Salem Rd.
- Commissioner Mason supported the new Westside
precinct, which is now fully operational at 3612 Salem Rd.,
Covington, GA 30016. Their hours of operation are
Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM. Late evening
hours is subject to change and the precinct is closed
on County recognized holidays.
- Effectively address traffic Concerns that support the future widening of Salem Rd.
- Commissioner Mason supported the decision to widen
Salem Rd., which GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation)
has scheduled construction of this project to begin during
summer of 2023. You can find more details about this project
on the GDOT website at:
https://231210--0013628-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/
- Controlling speeding in our neighborhoods through the creation of the Homeowners Association Alliance.
- Commissioner Mason established the District 2 HOA Alliance
and meets with the District 2 HOA Boards on a monthly basis.
The HOA Boards have been able to listen to several guest
speakers from various departments in Newton County and
speakers outside of Newton County that have empowered
them in becoming a more supportive HOA for their individual
subdivisions. They will soon be joining and taking advantage
of the training from Georgia HOA Alliance, Inc.
- Implementing Recreational and Educational programs for all citizens from children to seniors.
- Commissioner Mason has committed to working toward
building the District 2 Multigenerational Recreation Aquatic
Center. He is currently seeking funding to complete the project,
by way of grants, corporate sponsorships, private sponsorships,
State funding and SPLOST dollars. This facility will have an indoor gym, indoor walking track, fitness center, men and women locker rooms,
meeting rooms, small rooms for event rentals, educational
training rooms, huge multi-purpose room, therapeutic swimming
pool, Olympic size swimming pool and small indoor splash pad.
This facility will also have before and after school programs,
reasonably priced summer programs, athletic sport leagues,
a community garden, walking trails and much more.
- Ensuring trash is eliminated from the roadways.
- Commissioner Mason established The District 2 Clean Up
Newton Project. Every month, Commissioner Mason sets up
a day for volunteers and himself to clean up designated
areas of District 2. More and more volunteers are grabbing hold
to Commissioner Mason's vision of keeping our roadways clean and
jumping on board to assist each month. You can see more photos
and updates about The Clean Up Newton Project at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3061811980809155/
- Establishing and maintaining livable communities where citizens can live, work and play.
- Commissioner Mason has committed to upgrading Denny Dobbs Park
by ensuring the completion of the first Splash Pad, establishing the first Skate Park, establishing the annual "Movies in the Park" in partnership with the District 2 small business vendors and Believers Fellowship Church. Commissioner Mason has also committed to working with our Economic Development Team to increase more Newton County jobs and working to bring more entertainment establishments to District 2.
- Establishing online and/or social media opportunities to keep citizens informed.
- Commissioner Mason created three Facebook Live Discussions, which are Community Conversations, The Legal Series and Economic Exchanges, These social media series allow guests to speak on different subject matters while allowing Newton County residents to engage in a live Question and Answer session.
- Ensuring that the youth of District 2 and Newton County are prepared as future leaders.
- Commissioner Mason created the Young Leadership Alliance, as an opportunity to meet with and hear the feedback from our young
leaders from the ages of 14-40. This monthly discussion allows this
age group a forum to discuss issues that they are experiencing
and gives them an outlet to discuss possible solutions. This will also allow them the opportunity to obtain educational leadership skills
that will empower them and in return helping in strengthening the future Newton County Community.
