Phillip V. Brown
Democratic · GA · Thomas County Commissioner, District 7
Phillip V. Brown has served on the Thomas County Board of Commissioners since 2010 and was elected its chairman for 2020.
Where Phillip V. Brown stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Mixed record
Environment and Public Health (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Made the motion to approve a plan to help retired county workers pay for health coverage. It passed unanimously.
March 8, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted against a motion to deny Lee Green's request to open a surface mine. Neighbors had opposed the mine. The denial passed 4-3.
August 27, 2019Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted against approving a surface mining pit run by The Scruggs Company near McMillan and Maddox roads. Nearby homeowners opposed it. It passed 4-3.
January 23, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Voted to sue Community Outreach Training Center for taking fees above the 20% limit in its federal relief contract. It passed 6-2. The same night, he voted to hand the county bus service to the regional commission.
August 26, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Seconded and voted for buying a new fire engine, a tanker, two used fire trucks, and two ambulances. It passed 6-2.
March 22, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Made the motion to approve a plan to help retired county workers pay for health coverage. It passed unanimously.
March 8, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Seconded and voted for a plan to keep the county prison open 12 more months and build a new prison. The plan failed 3-5, and the board closed the prison.
November 14, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Seconded and voted for buying a new fire engine, a tanker, two used fire trucks, and two ambulances. It passed 6-2.
March 22, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Seconded and voted for a plan to keep the county prison open 12 more months and build a new prison. The plan failed 3-5, and the board closed the prison.
November 14, 2016Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Made the motion to hire Community Outreach Training Center to hand out federal COVID relief money in areas outside city limits. It passed unanimously.
October 11, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Track record — General
General · 12 records
Made the motion to hire Shawn Boatright as county manager and approve his contract. It passed unanimously.
August 25, 2026
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted to allow a family personal care home for 2 to 6 people on Old Cassidy Road. The request failed 3-5.
May 27, 2025
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted against allowing a 112-foot cell tower at a mobile home park on North Pinetree Boulevard. Neighbors raised concerns. It passed 4-3.
August 27, 2024
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted against rezoning 4.71 acres on Twin Acres Drive from homes to business use for an auction office and warehouse. Neighbors opposed it. It passed 6-2.
May 23, 2023
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Cast the only no vote as the board chose a two-bay design for a new southside fire station, about $894,000. A three-bay design would have cost $1.1 million. The vote was 6-1.
June 17, 2022
Source: timesenterprise.com
Was re-elected chairman of the Thomas County Board of Commissioners for 2021. The vote was unanimous. Also did the same on January 14, 2020.
January 12, 2021
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Did not vote on buying eight sheriff's patrol cars from Stallings Automotive for $209,240. He cited a conflict of interest.
November 12, 2019
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted against giving the City of Thomasville ownership of part of South Pinetree Boulevard. The transfer passed 4-3.
February 13, 2018
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted against letting county voters decide on Sunday sales of beer and wine. The motion to put it on the ballot failed 3-5.
October 24, 2017
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted against the county's 2017 budget, which set general fund spending at $23,199,604. The budget passed 5-3.
December 13, 2016
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Voted to deny a request to run a family personal care home for up to 6 people on Baldwin Road. The denial passed 5-3.
October 25, 2016
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Was chosen vice chairman of the Thomas County Board of Commissioners for 2016. The board named him by acclamation.
January 12, 2016
Source: thomascountyboc.org
Past race Phillip V. Brown ran in:
- Thomas County Commissioner District 7 · November 3, 2026 · Thomas County, Georgia · incumbent