2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

Savannahga: Bernetta Lanier

Bernetta graduated from Groves High School. She then earned a bachelor's degree in political science from South Carolina State University, and a master's degree in public administration from Savannah State University. Bernetta has a husband, two adult daughters, and a grandson.

Bernetta is the owner of NSB Management Group, and she worked as a small business and marketing consultant. She also founded the West Bay Farmers Market and Urban Agricultural Project. She also worked in local government as a police dispatcher, management & budget analyst, and an operations analyst.

Bernetta Bryant Lanier is currently a city council member. She was elected in 2019 and is serving her first term.

Savannahnow: Bernetta Lanier

Wants to combat "environmental injustice and industrial intrusion into historic westside communities."

- Wants to combat "environmental injustice and industrial intrusion into historic westside communities."

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of October 25, 2023, Bernetta Bryant Lanier did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Plans to introduce more "equity policies", including a community benefit ordinance.

- Plans to introduce more "equity policies", including a community benefit ordinance.
- Supports greater citizen engagement.

Public Services

Supports additional traffic calming measures.

Prioritizes the Historic Water Works' redevelopment into a community market and entrepreneurial center.

- Supports additional traffic calming measures.
- Prioritizes the Historic Water Works' redevelopment into a community market and entrepreneurial center.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Bernetta Bryant Lanier

As of October 25, 2023, Bernetta Bryant Lanier 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.

Savannah City Council Member, District 1

Election results

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