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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.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

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.

Public Services

Supports streamlining the way the city audits.

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

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. 