GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Board of Commissioners Chairman Gary Usry has officially announced his re-election campaign.
A longtime influential member of the community, Chairman Usry is motivated to continue the success that he and the board have worked to achieve.
Under the leadership of Usry, citizens of Greene County have benefited from a $2.1 million grant for the Firefly Trail Project, and passage of a TSPLOST and renewal of the SPLOST to provide capital funding to reduce the burden on property taxes for the benefit of all five cities and the county.
When asked about his most proud accomplishment as chairman, Usry stated, “Our incredibly committed and dedicated volunteer firefighters are a blessing to the community. However, the growing demands of the community were outpacing the volunteer resources. With innovation and collaboration, the county could deploy paid staffing in a welcoming manner and maintain the support and commitment of our volunteers. We did so without a tax increase.”
Looking ahead, Usry is optimistic about what he and the board of commissioners will be able to achieve for Greene County residents over his next term.
Projects at the top of Usry’s priorities are:
- Completing the jail renovation project
- · Expansionofthe recreation complex
- · Continue to support the Public Safety needs of our growing community Usry and the Board will also work toward renewing the SPLOST and TSPLOST in 2025 and 2026
Speaking directly to Greene County residents, Usry thanked them for their commitment to the county and asked for their continued support. “I ask that you do me the honor of allowing me to serve as chairman for another term so we can carry on with the work ahead of us. My pledge to Greene County remains the same: to serve our community responsibly while maintaining a collaborative behavior that fosters trust. I intend to continue to strive to be aware of the needs of all citizens and to work hard to create an environment that enables our community to thrive.”
Gary Usry has been married to Machelle for thirty-eight years, and they have two children and four grandchildren. Gary and his family are members of Lakepoint Community Church.
He is a former Greensboro City Council member. Usry is the proud owner of Greensboro Tire Pros, a family business his father started. He has served on the Greene County Board of Commissioners since 2017.