Chereokee Tribune & Ledger News, Challenger announces bid for Canton mayor seat

Andy has a bachelor’s degree in science in business administration from Cal-Poly Humboldt. Andy has lived in Canton for five years with his wife. They have five adult children and three grandsons.

And Tubbs' campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

As of June 17, 2025, Andy Tubbs did not have a website or any information online.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Wants to create more affordable housing by fixing existing buildings instead of building new ones.

- Wants to create more affordable housing by fixing existing buildings instead of building new ones.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants use tax money to increase salaries of first responders who protect public safety.

- Wants use tax money to increase salaries of first responders who protect public safety.

Public Safety

Plans to introduce new community programs for veterans and the elderly.

- Plans to introduce new community programs for veterans and the elderly.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Andy Tubbs

Canton Georgia, Grant, Bill

Bill is originally from Dalton, Georgia. He has a bachelor’s degree in English and psychology from Berry College.

Bill is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Grant Design Collaborative in Canton.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Canton’s first openly gay mayor ready to lead fast-growing city

Bill Grant is currently Mayor representing Canton. He was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term. He is the city’s first openly gay elected official. Prior to being Mayor, Bill served on Canton city council from 2013 to 2017 and was Mayor Pro Tem from 2014 to 2019.

As Mayor, planned and launch our trail system and expansion of the Etowah River Walk.

As council member, served on water & sewer master plan committee.

- As Mayor, planned and launch our trail system and expansion of the Etowah River Walk.
- As council member, served on water & sewer master plan committee.

As of June 17, 2025, Bill Grant’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Strongly supports Canton police department and community policing program.

- Strongly supports Canton police department and community policing program.

Completed 70% of "15-year Roadmap" projects in the first two years of implementation.

Wants to introduce an anti-discrimination ordinance and create a diversity task force.

Created "CanTeen" youth engagement council to inspire high school students to get involved in local government.

Worked with council, staff, and citizens to create and implement "Canton’s Roadmap for Success", a 15-year strategic business plan.

Worked with council and staff to update city charter, ethics ordinance, unified development code, and ordinances.

As Mayor, kept taxes and millage rate the lowest of any city in Cherokee County and the lowest in Canton’s history.

- Completed 70% of "15-year Roadmap" projects in the first two years of implementation.
- Wants to introduce an anti-discrimination ordinance and create a diversity task force.
- Created "CanTeen" youth engagement council to inspire high school students to get involved in local government.
- Worked with council, staff, and citizens to create and implement "Canton’s Roadmap for Success", a 15-year strategic business plan.
- Worked with council and staff to update city charter, ethics ordinance, unified development code, and ordinances.
- As Mayor, kept taxes and millage rate the lowest of any city in Cherokee County and the lowest in Canton’s history.

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Bill Grant

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 