2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Savannah Morning News, Meet the Savannah Council candidate: Former two-term alderwoman Carol Bell mounts bid

Carolyn has a bachelors degree in mathematics from Shaw University and University of Georgia. She has a masters of divinity from Shaw University.

Carolyn serves as an independent consultant. She worked for the Savannah City government for 38 years. Her final job was as the director of central services.

Carol Bell was the alderman for Savannah post one for eight years from 2012 to 2020. She served two terms in this role. From 2016 to 2020, she served as the mayor pro tem.

As of August 24, 2023, Carolyn Bell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As alderwoman, she made the "Summer 500" program. This program helped neglected teenagers get jobs in the city.

Plans to reform the juvenile justice system.

Supports the development of the local work force.

Wants to "build the responsible leadership team to support citizen opportunities".

- As alderwoman, she made the "Summer 500" program. This program helped neglected teenagers get jobs in the city.
- Plans to reform the juvenile justice system.
- Wants to reform the police.
- Supports the development of the local work force.
- Wants to "build the responsible leadership team to support citizen opportunities".

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Carolyn Bell

Carolyn has a masters of divinity from Shaw University. She has a bachelors degree in mathematics from Shaw University and University of Georgia.

As of August 24, 2023, Carolyn Bell’s website did not contain information on this issue and Carolyn Bell did not complete our questionnaire.

- Wants to "build the responsible leadership team to support citizen opportunities".
- As alderwoman, she made the "Summer 500" program. This program helped neglected teenagers get jobs in the city.
- Plans to reform the juvenile justice system.
- Wants to reform the police.
- Supports the development of the local work force.

Carol Bell

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Savannahnow: Georgia House 165 candidate

Clinton had a son, who he recently lost to COVID-19.

Clinton served in the military. He was previously a commercial fisherman, worked at Gulfstream, and owned a vending machine company.

Clinton Young previously ran for Georgia State Senate, but did not win. He also ran for the Georgia House of Representatives, but did not win.

As of October 25, 2023, Clinton Young did not have a website or any information online.

WJCL22: Council at-large candidates answer questions

Believes that poverty is the root of many safety issues, including rising crimes rates among youth.

Supported a 10 P.M. curfew to reduce youth crime rates.

Wants to introduce police foot patrols from 4 P.M. to 12 P.M.

- Believes that poverty is the root of many safety issues, including rising crimes rates among youth.
- Supported a 10 P.M. curfew to reduce youth crime rates.
- Wants to introduce police foot patrols from 4 P.M. to 12 P.M.

Says "More needs to be done to help those who don’t always have the ability to see a doctor, either because of expense or because of access in the communities in which they live"

- Supports Medicaid expansion and reform.
- Says "More needs to be done to help those who don’t always have the ability to see a doctor, either because of expense or because of access in the communities in which they live"

Clinton Young

As of October 25, 2023, Clinton Young did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Believes that poverty is the root of many safety issues, including rising crimes rates among youth.
- Supported a 10 P.M. curfew to reduce youth crime rates.
- Wanted foot patrols from 4 P.M. to 12 P.M.
- Prioritizes reducing crime and poverty.

- Supports Medicaid expansion and reform.

Savannahnow: Meet the Savannah Council candidate

Curtis lives in West Savannah. He graduated from Middlebury College, and has a law degree from the University of Georgia.

Curtis has worked in politics for decades. He previously worked for Georgia governor Zell Miller, and as a policy analyst in the Georgia General Assembly. He's acted as a consultant for various political campaigns, including Judge Tammy Stokes'. He currently works as a certified mediation specialist.

Curtis Antonio Singleton's campaign for city alderman is his first entry into politics.

Looks to solve stormwater issues and issues of environmental safety.

- Looks to solve stormwater issues and issues of environmental safety.

Said affordability for residents is a concern.

- Said affordability for residents is a concern.

Said policing is a part of his platform, but did not provide further information.

- Said policing is a part of his platform, but did not provide further information.

Wants to promote policy that improves post-secondary education that increases access to better quality jobs.

- Wants to promote policy that improves post-secondary education that increases access to better quality jobs.

As of October 25, 2023, Curtis Atonio Singleton did not have a website or any information online.

Curtis Atonio Singleton

As of October 25, 2023, Curtis Atonio Singleton did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Jason graduated from Bay High School. He then earned his bachelor's degree in political science, earth & environmental science, and history from Furman University. He also earned two master's degrees in science in architecture & urban design, and city and regional planning respectively from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Jason has been a self-employed consultant since 2010. Previously, he worked as a real estate salesperson and consultant with Judge Realty.

Jason Leslie Combs' campaign for city alderman is his first entry into politics.

As of October 25, 2023, Jason Leslie Combs did not have a website or any information online.

WTOC: Candidates running for Post 1 Alderman

Said, "The best way to mitigate gentrification is to give housing to the people coming in so those that are here are not displaced. Or if they are displaced, hopefully they have somewhere close by they can go."

- Said, "The best way to mitigate gentrification is to give housing to the people coming in so those that are here are not displaced. Or if they are displaced, hopefully they have somewhere close by they can go."

Jason Leslie Combs

As of October 25, 2023, Jason Leslie Combs did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Marc was born in Savannah. He graduated from Georgia Cumberland Academy in Calhoun. He then earned his bachelor's degree in political science with a history minor from Savannah State University (SSU). Marc is an associate pastor for Faith Missionary Baptist Church. he has a daughter who is currently university-age.

Marc previously worked for the Savannah-Chatham Public School System (SCCPSS) at Riley Learning Center School for designated felons. He also worked for the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. Marc served in the United States Navy.

Marc Anthony Smith's campaign for city alderman is his first entry into politics.

As of October 25, 2023, Marc Anthony Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Intends to combat homelessness through veteran outreach programs.

- Intends to combat homelessness through veteran outreach programs.

Plans to combat drug addiction and support mental health services through veteran outreach services.

Wants officers to be trained on the "evolving drug scene and habits within our community."

Believes that residents should be more informed about human trafficking and victim-identifying.

Supports a ban on assault weapons and a higher legal age to purchase weapons.

- Plans to combat drug addiction and support mental health services through veteran outreach services.
- Wants officers to be trained on the "evolving drug scene and habits within our community."
- Believes that residents should be more informed about human trafficking and victim-identifying.
- Supports a ban on assault weapons and a higher legal age to purchase weapons.

Wants to highlight outreach programs for veterans in Savannah.

Believes in greater collaboration between the city and the SCCPSS for greater student achievement.

- Wants to highlight outreach programs for veterans in Savannah.
- Believes in greater collaboration between the city and the SCCPSS for greater student achievement.

Wants to establish a Neighborhood Bill of Rights to increase equal access and eliminate food deserts.

- Wants to establish a Neighborhood Bill of Rights to increase equal access and eliminate food deserts.

Marc Anthony Smith

As of October 25, 2023, Marc Anthony Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue and Marc Anthony Smith did not complete our questionnaire.

- Wants to establish a Neighborhood Bill of Rights to increase equal access and eliminate deserts.

Roshida is originally from Savannah. She graduated from R.W. Groves high school.

Roshida owns Vintage Special Events Center, LLC. She is the owner of Wild Cherry, LLC.

Roshida's campaign for city alderman is her first entry into politics.

As of August 24, 2023, Roshida Edwards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to "work with Board of Assessors to only allow only lawful exemptions".

- Plans to reduce property taxes.
- Wants to "work with Board of Assessors to only allow only lawful exemptions".

Plans to reduce crime and staff the police department with 50 new officers

Supports competitive salaries for police officers.

Wants to create community policing intiatives.

- Plans to reduce crime and staff the police department with 50 new officers
- Supports competitive salaries for police officers.
- Wants to create community policing intiatives.

Supports depoliticizing the liquor license process.

Wants to create an independent alcohol license review board.

Plans to preserving land in Savannah for historic and educational purposes.

- Supports depoliticizing the liquor license process.
- Wants to create an independent alcohol license review board.
- Plans to preserving land in Savannah for historic and educational purposes.

Roshida Edwards

Roshida owns vintage special events center. She is the owner of Wild Cherry LLC.

As of August 24, 2023, Roshida Edwards’s website did not contain information on this issue and Roshida Edwards did not complete our questionnaire.

Tony studied history at Armstrong State University. He attended Georgia Southern University as well.

Tony is a community organizer and entrepreneur. He owns Renaissance Marketing, Inc. and Savannah Bus Ads. He is also a veteran.

Tony Thomas was previously a city alderman. He was elected in 2000 and served 5 terms, up until 2020.

As of October 25, 2023, Tony Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

Atlanta-Journal: Savannah alderman

Emphasizes his history of bringing city investment into home district, which increased funding for the district's projects and greater government attention to the location.

Said he is known for responding to residents' requests for city services, reducing wait times and increasing transparency.

As city alderman, voted against reaffirming an ethics ordinance.

- Emphasizes his history of bringing city investment into home district, which increased funding for the district's projects and greater government attention to the location.
- Said he is known for responding to residents' requests for city services, reducing wait times and increasing transparency.
- As city alderman, voted against reaffirming an ethics ordinance.

Tony Thomas

As of October 25, 2023, Tony Thomas did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Brought city investment into home district, which increased funding for the district's projects and greater government attention to the location.
- Known for responding to residents' requests for city services, reducing wait times and increasing transparency.
- As city alderman, voted against reaffirming an ethics ordinance.

- Brought city investment into home district.
- Known for responding to residents' requests for city services.
- As city alderman, voted against reaffirming an ethics ordinance.

Can you explain these bullet points a bit more? The link you provided for the AJC looks to be broken, too.

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

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