Fulton County has become divided; North and South, Black and White, Democrat and Republican. We need to put our differences aside. We need to understand each other. We need to come together for the unified purpose of making this county a great place to live for everyone.
It is time to BUILD bridges!
IT'S TIME TO RESTORE TRUST
PROTECT TAXPAYERS
Spend less, lower taxes, be more efficient
Commissioner Bridget Thorne believes every tax dollar belongs to the taxpayers first—and government has a responsibility to spend it wisely. She has fought hard to not raise our millage rate.
She works to protect taxpayers by scrutinizing county spending, questioning unnecessary or wasteful expenditures, demanding accountability from departments and elected officials, and looking for responsible solutions before asking families to pay more.
Bridget supports funding essential priorities like public safety, infrastructure, and critical services while making sure Fulton County lives within its means. Her approach is simple: fund what we need, eliminate what we don’t, demand results, and protect taxpayers from unnecessary tax increases.
Her approach is simple: fund what we need, eliminate what we don’t, demand results, and protect taxpayers from unnecessary tax increases.
PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES
Fulton County DA, Sheriff, Courts, Jail
Public safety is a core responsibility of government. Commissioner Bridget Thorne is committed to making sure our law enforcement officers, first responders, courts, and justice system have the resources they need to keep Fulton County safe.
As Commissioner, Bridget has supported significant investments in public safety while also demanding accountability for how taxpayer dollars are spent. She believes we can—and must—do both: support law enforcement and first responders, address the serious challenges facing our jail and justice system, and insist that public safety dollars produce real results.
Safe neighborhoods are essential to the quality of life we value in North Fulton. Bridget will continue working to protect our communities, support those who protect us, and put public safety.
PROTECT OUR HEALTH AND WELFARE
Mental Health, Behavioral Health and Healthcare Access
Commissioner Bridget Thorne believes every Fulton County resident deserves access to quality healthcare and essential services close to home. She has supported major investments that are expanding healthcare and behavioral health services across Fulton County, including:
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Grady’s new freestanding Emergency Department, expanding access to emergency care.
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A new Grady hospital, bringing critical healthcare services to South Fulton.
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Fulton County’s Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Atlanta, providing an alternative to the emergency room or jail for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
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A second Behavioral Health Crisis Center planned for Alpharetta, bringing these critical services closer to North Fulton families.
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The new Alpharetta Health & Human Services Center, expanding access to county health and human services in North Fulton.
Bridget has also supported efforts to improve conditions at the Fulton County Jail and meet the County’s obligations to provide safe and humane treatment for people in its custody. From emergency care and behavioral health to human services, Bridget is working to make sure Fulton County invests in services that protect the health, safety, and well-being of our entire community.
PROTECT THE RESIDENTIAL INTEGRITY OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Keeping North Fulton the BEST place to live.
Commissioner Bridget Thorne is committed to protecting the character, safety, and quality of life of our North Fulton communities.
She has worked to ensure that growth and economic development are balanced with the interests of the families who already call our communities home. That means advocating for responsible development, protecting residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses, and listening to residents when projects could affect their homes and quality of life.
Bridget has also taken a strong stand on data centers, opposing taxpayer-funded incentives for projects that can place significant demands on power, water, and surrounding infrastructure while potentially impacting nearby communities.
She believes economic development should strengthen our communities—not come at the expense of established neighborhoods.
North Fulton is one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family. Bridget is committed to keeping it that way.
OPEN AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT
Transparent, informative and accountable
Commissioner Bridget Thorne believes taxpayers deserve to know how their government is operating and how their money is being spent.
She has made transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility priorities—asking tough questions, scrutinizing contracts and spending, and pushing for greater accountability from County departments and elected offices.
Bridget believes major decisions involving taxpayer dollars should be thoroughly vetted and discussed openly—not rushed through without understanding the long-term consequences.
She also works to keep residents informed about important County issues, regularly communicates with constituents, and makes herself accessible to the people she represents.
Whether questioning spending, examining major projects, or challenging the status quo, Bridget believes government works best when decisions are made openly, responsibly, and with taxpayers at the table.
It’s your government. You deserve to know what it’s doing.
