City of Union City

Vince has a bachelor's degree in political science from Lemoyne-Owen College. He is president of the Georgia Municipal Association, vice-chair of the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association and 1st vice president of the National League of Cities.

Vince is a pastor at iTHRIVE Christian Church. He is also "an entrepreneur in real estate and the health and wellness industry." He also "has over 25 years in corporate America."

Vince Williams is currently the mayor of Union City. He was Mayor Pro-Tem in 2013 when then-mayor Ralph Moore resigned. Vince was appointed mayor in May 2013. He has served two terms. He was also on the city council from 2007 to 2013.

Wants to expand and improve workforce development programs in the city.

Plans to attract more dining and entertainment options to the city.

- Wants to expand and improve workforce development programs in the city.
- Plans to attract more dining and entertainment options to the city.

Public Services

Said, "\[w\]ith our economically disadvantaged communities being hardest hit, the pandemic intensified the urgency for cities to reshape their economic landscape."

Wants to partner with local businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic.

- Said, "\[w\]ith our economically disadvantaged communities being hardest hit, the pandemic intensified the urgency for cities to reshape their economic landscape."
- Wants to partner with local businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic.

COVID

Promises to create "a city budget that is driven by inclusive equity."

Supports increasing funding for parks and recreation.

- Promises to create "a city budget that is driven by inclusive equity."
- Supports increasing funding for parks and recreation.

City Budget

As of August 27, 2021, Vince Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "we have to start planning for a future fire station and a new engine is needed to secure Union City."

- Said, "we have to start planning for a future fire station and a new engine is needed to secure Union City."

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Zoning

Vince Williams

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 