2025 GA General Election

2025 Georgia Municipal Runoff

C.J. Mcdonald

Election field set | White County News, Cleveland, GA

CJ McDonald has a finance degree from the University of Georgia and a master’s in business administration from the University of North Georgia. He lives with his wife, Haley, and their two children in Cleveland. He is a member of Mossy Creek United Methodist Church.

CJ McDonald | Cleveland, GA

C.J. McDonald is currently the mayor of Cleveland. He was elected to the City Council in 2015 and became mayor in 2020. 

Works closely with local organizations to promote economic development and community engagement.

As of September 3, 2025, C.J. Mcdonald did not have a website or any information online.

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CJ McDonald has a finance degree from the University of Georgia and a master’s in business administration from the University of North Georgia. He is a member of Mossy Creek United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Haley, have two children.

C.J. McDonald is currently the mayor of Cleveland. He was elected to the Cleveland City Council in 2015 and became mayor in 2020. 

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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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.