Yahoo News, Dalton mayoral candidates take stage for forum

Chattanoogan, 3 Contend For Mayor Of Dalton

As of September 28, 2023, Tom Causby did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Tom Causby's campaign for Mayor is his first into politics.

Plans to fast-track the Greenway to Haig Mill lake.

- Wants to make the city more walkable.
- Plans to fast-track the Greenway to Haig Mill lake.

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of August 30, 2023, Tom Causby did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to attract professionals to "make sure that our city looks good."

- Wants to attract professionals to "make sure that our city looks good."
- Plans to encourage small businesses.

Public Services

Plans to start working on aquatic centers and the Market Street.

- Plans to start working on aquatic centers and the Market Street.
- Wants to expand the downtown.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Tom Causby

As of September 27, 2023, Tom Causby did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Tom Causby's campy for Mayor is his first into politics.

As of August 30, 2023, Tom Causby’s website did not contain information on this issue and Tom Causby did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 