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The Georgia Sun, Lilburn mayor resigns to run for Georgia state house seat

Atlanta Civic Circle, Johnny Crist

Johnny is married and has eight children.

Johnny D. Crist was previously the Mayor for two terms from 2012 to 2020. He also served two terms as a city council member from 2008 to 2012.

As mayor, made improvements at Lilburn City Park.

- As mayor, made improvements at Lilburn City Park.

Natural Resources & the Environment

As mayor, increased housing opportunities.

- As mayor, increased housing opportunities.

Housing & Urban Development

As mayor, redeveloped the Police Department facility.

- As mayor, reduced the crime rate by 40%.
- As mayor, redeveloped the Police Department facility.

Public Safety

- As mayor, opposed new taxes.
- As mayor, developed the downtown.

Public Services

As of August 29, 2023, Johnny D. Crist did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Johnny D. Crist

Johnny D. Crist previously was the Mayor for two terms from 2012 to 2020. He also served two terms as a city council member from 2008 to 2012.

- Previously, as the Mayor, made improvements at Lilburn City Park.

- Previously, as the Mayor, increased housing opportunities.

- Previously, as the Mayor, reduced crime rate by 40%.
- Previously, as the Mayor, redeveloped the Police Department facility.

- Previously, as the Mayor, opposed new taxes.
- Previously, as the Mayor, developed the downtown.

As of August 29, 2023, Johnny D. Crist’s website did not contain information on this issue and Johnny D. Crist 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. 