2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

Fort Valley GA, Councilman Alonzo Allen

The Telegraph, Fort Valley voters to decide three council posts

Zook is a native of Peach County. He has associate's degrees in residential and commercial wiring from Macon Technical Institute and in applied science in technology from Gordon College, as well as a bachelor's degree in business administration in management from Fort Valley State University. He graduated from Peach County High School. He has five children and 12 grandchildren. He attends Christian-Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Zook is an electrical contractor and building inspector.

Alonzo J. "Zook" Allen is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms. He ran for city council in 2011 but did not win.

As of August 31, 2023, Alonzo J. "Zook" Allen did not have a website or any information online.

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Advocated for better housing for senior citizens.

- Supported lowering utility rates.
- Advocated for better housing for senior citizens.

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Alonzo J. "Zook" Allen

Zook is a native of Peach County. He has associate's degrees in residential and commercial wiring from Macon Technical Institute and in applied science in technology from Gordon College, and a bachelor's degree in business administration in management from Fort Valley State University. He graduated from Peach County High School. He has five children and 12 grandchildren. He attends Christian-Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Alonzo J. "Zook" Allen is currently a Fort Valley Council Member representing the East Ward. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms. He ran for Fort Valley City Council, East Ward in 2011 but did not win.

As of August 31, 2023, Alonzo J. "Zook" Allen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Supported lowering utility rates.
- Advocated for better housing senior citizens.

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Sandra is a Peach County native. She attended Central Georgia Technical College and graduated from Peach County High School. She lives with her mother and has two grown sons.

Sandra Marshall's campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Sandra Marshall did not have a website or any information online.

Sandra Marshall

Sandra Marshall's campaign for Fort Valley City Council, East Ward, is her first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Sandra Marshall did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Scakajawea has lived in Fort Valley for 20 years. She has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice/psychology and a master's degree in mental health counseling from Fort Valley State University. She has six daughters and goddaughters.

Scakajawea is a human resource officer at Fort Valley State University. She used to be an interim city administrator for the City of Fort Valley.

Scakajawea Lakenna Wright’s campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Scakajawea Lakenna Wright did not have a website or any information online.

Supports improving communication between the city and its citizens.

Advocates for improved community welfare.

- Wants to improve the city's ordinances.
- Supports improving communication between the city and its citizens.
- Advocates for improved community welfare.

Supports streamlining the way the city audits.

- Wants to improve the town charter.
- Supports streamlining the way the city audits.

Scakajawea Lakenna Wright

Scakajawea Lakenna Wright’s campaign for Fort Valley City Council, East Ward, is her first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Scakajawea Lakenna Wright did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Fort Valley City Council Member, East District

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