2023 Georgia Local Elections

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Danielsville, GA, Meet the Mayor

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Michael holds a degree in automotive technology, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Athens Technical College.

Michael is a master BMW technician at United BMW of Gwinnett since 2007.

Michael Wideman is currently the Mayor. He was first elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term. He previously served as a city council member for five terms from 2011 to 2020.

As of August 31, 2023, Michael Wideman did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael Wideman

As of August 31, 2023, Michael Wideman’s website did not contain information on this issue and Michael Wideman did not complete our questionnaire.

Michelle attended Montezuma Cortez High School.

Michelle works at Madison County emergency services.

Michelle Cleveland's campaign for mayor is her first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Michelle Cleveland did not have a website or any information online.

Michelle Cleveland

As of October 4, 2023, Michelle Cleveland did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of August 31, 2023, Michelle Cleveland did not have a website and 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. 

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