Elijah was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. He has a master's degree in accounting from Kennesaw State University.

Elijah has worked in auditing and risk management.

Elijah Bankston's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

Wants to build an "optimistic" community "for the culture."

Believes the city needs optimal solutions to middle-class support, food deserts, youth recreation and education, economic development, historic community preservation and engagement and litter.

Said, "I could provide specifics on how we OPTIMALLY seize these opportunities, but; in a year, most won't remember the detail. IN SHORT, my answer to 'HOW?' is and will always be 'OPTIMALLY!'"

- Wants to build an "optimistic" community "for the culture." 
- Believes the city needs optimal solutions to middle-class support, food deserts, youth recreation and education, economic development, historic community preservation and engagement and litter. 
- Said, "I could provide specifics on how we OPTIMALLY seize these opportunities, but; in a year, most won't remember the detail. IN SHORT, my answer to 'HOW?' is and will always be 'OPTIMALLY!'"

Public Services

Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to community health and wellness.

- Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to community health and wellness.

COVID

As of August 26, 2021, Elijah Bankston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

City Budget

Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to housing.

- Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to police presence and crime.

- Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to police presence and crime.

Public Safety

Believes that the city needs optimal solutions to transit, connectivity and traffic.

- Believes that the city needs optimal solutions to transit, connectivity and traffic.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to the permitting process.

- Believes that the city needs an optimal solution to the permitting process.

Zoning

Elijah Bankston

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 