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Mindy Porterfield is currently a council member for the Town of Bishop. She was first elected in 2021.

As of October 18, 2025, Mindy Porterfield did not have a website or any information online.

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Mindy Porterfield

Mindy is currently a council member for the Town of Bishop. She was first elected in 2021.

As a council member, voted in favor of annexing land for a new Dollar General store.

As a council member, opposed the typical yellow store sign for the new Dollar General.

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Jeff Davis and his wife, Marlita, have four children and two grandchildren. They have lived in Bishop for 12 years. 

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

Supports preserving Bishop's small-town character.

- Supports preserving Bishop's small-town character.

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- 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. 