Chatham County, Aaron 'Adot' Whitely

Adot earned his bachelor's degree in mass communications, master's degree in Public Administration, and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Savannah State University. He is a mentor to young men through 100 Black Men of Savannah as well as The PittBulls Athletic Organization where he serves as coach and administrator. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a husband and father of three and he and his family are members of First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. 

Adot co-founded Madigan LLC and is an Army Combat Veteran.

Aaron "Adot" Richard Whitely is the County Commissioner in Chatham County Commission District 6. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term in this position.

Member of Leadership Savannah Advisory Board.

Said,  "I believe in consistent engagement & partnership with local leaders & activists, community organizations."

Removed the costs of outdoor field usage for local organizations.

Wants regional sports facility to be placed in or near the district.

- Member of Leadership Savannah Advisory Board.
- Said,  "I believe in consistent engagement & partnership with local leaders & activists, community organizations."
- Removed the costs of outdoor field usage for local organizations.
- Wants regional sports facility to be placed in or near the district.

Public Services

Vice Chairman of NACo’s International Economic Development Task Force and is a member of the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce.

Said, "In my first year in office, I spearheaded an effort to stop our budget from being 'rubber stamped' in order to make sure that we are being smart with our spending."

- Vice Chairman of NACo’s International Economic Development Task Force and is a member of the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce.
- Said, "In my first year in office, I spearheaded an effort to stop our budget from being 'rubber stamped' in order to make sure that we are being smart with our spending."

Economy

Said, "If we don’t invest in our youth now, we will pay for them later." Believes youth engagement will lower crime rates.

Member of the Savannah Sports Council and former Board Member for Savannah’s Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club.

Created the Chatham County Youth Court in partnership with the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire and the Savannah Chatham County Public School System.

- Said, "If we don’t invest in our youth now, we will pay for them later." Believes youth engagement will lower crime rates.
- Member of the Savannah Sports Council and former Board Member for Savannah’s Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club.
- Created the Chatham County Youth Court in partnership with the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire and the Savannah Chatham County Public School System.

Education

Said, "I spearheaded the effort for Chatham County to start a fire department to ensure fire service always has a consistent funding source."

Said, "Understanding that the staff at our 911 center have one of the most stressful jobs in the county, I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure that our 911 center has the resources needed to ensure the service works to the best of its ability."

Wants local animal rights organizations to be part of the discussion on updating Chatham County’s Animal Control ordinance.

- Member of Chatham Emergency Services.
- Said, "I spearheaded the effort for Chatham County to start a fire department to ensure fire service always has a consistent funding source."
- Said, "Understanding that the staff at our 911 center have one of the most stressful jobs in the county, I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure that our 911 center has the resources needed to ensure the service works to the best of its ability."
- Wants local animal rights organizations to be part of the discussion on updating Chatham County’s Animal Control ordinance.

Public Safety

Believes there is a lack of housing and the need for critical infrastructure.

- Believes there is a lack of housing and the need for critical infrastructure.

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 6, 2025, Aaron Richard Whitely’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Chatham County Commissioner, District 6, Democratic Primary

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