Republican JoAnn K. Birrell is seeking reelection to Cobb County Commission District 3 against Democrat Kevin Redmon in the Nov. 3, 2026, election.
The county’s biography identifies Birrell as the current commissioner and describes her work on local purchasing, public safety and veterans programs.
Local business and public safety
Birrell’s campaign website highlights support for Cobb businesses, including local-vendor purchasing preferences and seminars connecting businesses with county purchasing staff. It also describes regular meetings with homeowners and civic groups about zoning cases.
The county biography cites her support for public-safety compensation, police K-9 facilities and veterans initiatives. These are descriptions of her record, rather than a detailed new spending plan for the next term.
Authority and local effects
County commissioners vote collectively on budgets, services and land-use matters within county authority. Their decisions can affect property taxes, public safety and development in unincorporated communities.
A district commissioner cannot unilaterally set county tax rates, approve the entire budget or control zoning decisions made by separate city governments.
The sources reviewed do not provide a complete new 2026 implementation budget, financing schedule or quantified household savings for Birrell’s priorities. Future appropriations and major policy changes would require board action and applicable public procedures.
The East Cobb Beacon did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
