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Lydia Wallin has lived in Turin for more than five years. She served as the treasurer of her homeowner's association board. 

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Lydia's campaign for Turin City Alderman is her first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Lydia Wallin did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

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Turin candidates differ on development, government

Believes the council must work to protect the small-town feel in Turin.

- Believes the council must work to protect the small-town feel in Turin.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes infrastructure, especially water and sewer, should be prioritized.

- Believes infrastructure, especially water and sewer, should be prioritized.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Lydia Wallin

Lydia Wallin's campaign for Turin City Alderman is her first entry into politics.

Supports "sensible" development that aligns with community values, but wants to protect Turin's "small-town feel."

As of September 3, 2025, Lydia Wallin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes infrastructure, specifically water and sewer, needs to be a priority as the city grows.

Lydia Wallin has served as the treasurer of her homeowner's association board. 

Walter Ley

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Kimberly Barnett previously worked for a school district in the Sacramento region. 

Kimbely's campaign for Turin City Alderman is her first entry into politics.

Does not believe there's been accountability with the city budget.

- Does not believe there's been accountability with the city budget.

As of September 3, 2025, Kimbely Barnett did not have a website or any information online.

Kimbely Barnett

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Phillip Smith is married to Dianna Smith.

Phillip works in information technology for a credit union.

This is Phillip's first time running for public office.

As of September 3, 2025, Phillip Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Phillip Smith

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