A Record of Results for District 3

“As your As your County Commissioner, I have worked with integrity, common sense, and a deep respect for taxpayers to deliver real results for the people of District 3.


I am running for one more term to see critical projects through to completion, continue making public safety my top priority, and stand up for our families, neighborhoods, and taxpayers.


I am an ardent supporter of public safety, veterans, economic development, and fiscal responsibility. As your public servant, I have been — and will remain — a careful and responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.


I ask you to look at my record and know that in every decision I strive to be honest, thoughtful, and focused on what is best for the people of District 3.


I deeply appreciate your prayers and support over the years, and I respectfully ask for your vote for another term so we can continue delivering results for District 3.” - JoAnn K. Birrell

“In every decision I have made, I have remained a strong fiscal conservative. I voted against raising taxes in 2011, 2017 and again in 2018. I have worked to cut wasteful spending and ensure your tax dollars are spent wisely and efficiently.”

PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT

 

I am an ardent supporter of Public Safety, veterans and economic development. As your public servant, I am a  steadfast, responsible steward of taxpayer monies.


Fiscal Responsibility & Taxes

  • I have never voted for a millage rate increase during my service as District 3 Commissioner.
  • I have consistently voted against tax increases and worked to ensure your tax dollars are spent wisely.
  • Led the effort to reduce the water transfer fee from 10% to 4%, and continue working to eliminate it entirely.
  • Advocated to control spending and cut waste from the County budget while prioritizing constitutional services like public safety.
  • Will continue to be a strong, independent voice for taxpayers.


Public Safety

  • Championed Step and Grade to provide salary equity and clarity for sworn personnel.
  • Completed Cobb Police Precinct 6.
  • Secured the Animal Services K-9 Annex.
  • Replaced retiring Cobb Police K-9 units.
  • Delivered a new training facility for Cobb Fire


Veterans

  • Worked with the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation to raise awareness and funding for a permanent memorial honoring Cobb County veterans.
  • Launched Superior Pets for Patriotic Vets, pairing Cobb County Animal Shelter pets with military veterans — resulting in up to 264 adoptions year-to-date.
  • Co-chaired an event honoring Women Veterans (2021).
  • Served as Steering Committee Co-Chair with the South Korean Ambassador to honor Korean War Veterans(2019).
  • Steering Committee Co-Chair for the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War commemoration (2016).
  • Co-chaired the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus Veterans Day concert at Lassiter Concert Hall (2015).
  • Delivered SPLOST funding
  •  for the Cobb Veterans Memorial.


Economic Development

  • Led development of Sprayberry Crossing, ending more than 25 years of blight in the area.
  • Assembled the Canton Road Redevelopment Committee to encourage revitalization along the Canton Road corridor and throughout District 3.
  • 14 of 17 redevelopment sites in District 3 have been successfully redeveloped.
  • Initiated the Keep It in Cobb program to encourage residents, businesses, and government to spend locally.
  • Amended the Purchasing Ordinance to include a local vendor presence clause, awarding extra points to locally owned businesses.
  • Launched How to Do Business with Cobb seminars to help local businesses become vendors for Cobb Government and Cobb Schools.
  • Charter member of the Northeast Cobb Business Association (NCBA).
  • Helped deliver the new Gritters Library. 


Awards & Recognition

  • Recipient of Northeast Cobb Business Association Person of the Year, Charter Member, and Former Board Member 
  • Received Trumpet Award from Cobb Republican Women in 2014 and 2025
  • Received the DAR Women in American History Award 2024 
  • Commander’s Award, Honorary Commanders Class (2021)
  • Barbara Hickey Award, Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (2020)
  • Outstanding Citizenship Award & Lydia Darragh Medals, Sons of the American Revolution (2019)
  • Elected Official of the Year, Keep Georgia Beautiful (2017)
  • Outstanding Community Service Award, American Business Women’s Association (2016)
  • ACCG Revenue & Finance Policy Committee Chair Award (2015)
  • ACCG Revenue & Finance Policy Committee Vice Chair Award (2014)
  • Northeast Cobb Business Association Person of the Year (2014)
  • Trumpet Award, Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (2014)
  • Environmental Leadership Award, Keep Cobb Beautiful (2008)
  • LiveSafe Resources Women of Achievement Honoree (2007)
  • Cobb Public Safety Directors Award of Excellence (2003)


I ask for your prayers, support and vote so that I can accomplish even more in the next 4 years.

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