Vernon Yates was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He moved to Bainbridge in 2005. 

Meet Vernon Yates

Vernon's run for Bainbridge City Council Member is his entry into politics. 

Vernon is a business owner in Bainbridge.

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

Economy

Proposed starting more after-school programs where students could do their homework and have access to tutors stationed there.

- Proposed starting more after-school programs where students could do their homework and have access to tutors stationed there.
- Supports transparency in government.

Public Services

Plans to address housing issues in Bainbridge by utilizing Georgia’s Community Home Investment Program (CHIP).

- Plans to address housing issues in Bainbridge by utilizing Georgia’s Community Home Investment Program (CHIP).

Housing & Urban Development

Promises to "fight back against drugs and violence."

- Promises to "fight back against drugs and violence."

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Vernon Yates

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Vernon Yates was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He moved to Bainbridge in 2005 and lives there with his wife. 

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