Next month, voters in Gwinnett County District 3 will decide if Mike Beaudreau, Tommy Hunter, Mike Korom or Jerry Oberholtzer will serve as the area's next county commissioner.

Since Beaudreau, Oberholtzer, Hunter and Korom are all running as Republicans and there are no Democratic challengers, the race will be decided during the July 31 primary. The runoff, if necessary, will be held on Aug. 21. The deadline to register to vote in the primary is July 2, and absentee voting begins July 9.

Patch asked each of the candidates to answer a series of questions relating to current political issues. The questionnaires were based in part on questions submitted by readers. Patch did not limit the length of the responses. Each candidate's answers are presented unedited and in their entirety.

Click on the links below to read each candidate's answer to the following questions:

1.) Why are you seeking election as the Gwinnett County District 3 commissioner?

2.) If elected, what will be your top priority?

3.) Do you support efforts to bring casino gambling to Gwinnett County? Why or why not?

4.) Do you think it is appropriate to include the county garbage fee on the county tax bill? Would you support efforts to return the power to negotiate contracts with trash haulers back to the citizens? Why or why not?

5.) In your opinion, what Gwinnett County government services could be scaled back or eliminated?

6.) In light of the recent bribery scandal, what steps would you take to prevent further corruption of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners?

7.) What do you see as the three biggest problems facing Gwinnett County over the next 10 years?