2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

Garden City, Garden City's City Council 

Savannah Now, Here's a look at the candidates who qualified for Garden City elections

Debbie is originally from Garden City. She has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Georgia Southern College.

Debbie is retired. She used to work as a senior systems analyst in the Information Technology Department for the City of Savannah.

Debbie Ruiz is currently city council member representing district two. She was first elected in 2016 and has been in office for two terms.

As of August 28, 2023, Debbie Ruiz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Debbie Ruiz

Debbie is originally from Garden City. She has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Georgia Southern College. She also graduated from Groves High School.

As of August 28, 2023, Debbie Ruiz’s website did not contain information on this issue and Debbie Ruiz did not complete our questionnaire.

Marie has been a resident of Garden City for 31 years.

Maria works as a senior analyst for the City of Savannah, is a lab technician at the water recreation department, and drives Uber in her spare time.

Marie Fontanez’s campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

As of August 28, 2023, Marie Fontanez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to increase accessibility to necessities like grocery stores

Supports the development of recreational facilities for lower-income residents

- Wants to increase accessibility to necessities like grocery stores
- Supports the development of recreational facilities for lower-income residents

Wants to improve accessibility in public transportation

- Wants to improve accessibility in public transportation

Marie Fontanez

As of August 28, 2023, Marie Fontanez’s website did not contain information on this issue and Marie Fontanez 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. 

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Garden City City Council Member, District 2

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