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Henry lives in Albany with his wife Carolyn.

Henry is an assistant pastor at 2nd Mount Zion Church and a part-time political science professor at Albany State University.

Henry Mathis previously served as a member of the Albany City Commission.

Henry Mathis brings passion for service to Ward II commission race ...

Wants to create more job opportunities and improve the quality of life for residents.

Supports a forensic audit of the city finances.

- Wants to create more job opportunities and improve the quality of life for residents.
- Supports a forensic audit of the city finances.
- Supports tax relief for seniors.

Economy

Supports using the Flint River to draw in businesses and tourists.

- Supports using the Flint River to draw in businesses and tourists.

Public Services

As of October 13, 2025, Henry Mathis did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes the police department's 97-officer shortage has led to a lack of neighborhood patrols.

Believes the police department's officer shortage has led to a lack of neighborhood patrols.

- Believes the police department's officer shortage has led to a lack of neighborhood patrols.

Public Safety

Supports improving infrastructure and public transportation to support growth and accessibility in Albany.

- Supports improving infrastructure and public transportation to support growth and accessibility in Albany.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in government.

- Emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in government.

Ethics & Conduct

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Henry Mathis

- Wants to create more job opportunities and improve the quality of life for residents.
- Supports a forensic audit of the city finances.

Henry Mathis (Albany City Council Ward 2, Georgia, candidate 2025 ...

Albany City Commission Ward 2 candidates face off in debate

Henry previously served as an Albany City Commissioner for Ward 2. He ran in a special election for the same seat in 2025 but did not win.

Wants to improve public safety, recreational facilities, and economic development.

Henry previously served as an Albany City Commissioner for Ward 2. He ran in a special election for the same seat in 2025 but did not win. 

- City commissioners work together with the rest of the commission to set and implement city policy. 
- The city commission is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City commissioners work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City commissioners represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 