Charika Davis announces reelection campaign for Covington City ...

Charika is from Covington, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia College & State University and a master's degree in business administration from Strayer University. 

Charika currently serves in a leadership role in Corporate America, where she helps drive strategic decisions and cross-functional collaboration. She is also the founder of Heirloom Legacy Photo & Film Media LLC.

Charika is currently a member of the Covington City Council, representing Post 2, West Ward. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her first term. 

As a city council member, voted against increases in utility rates and fees.

As a city council member, voted against city tax increases.

Supports the Homestead Exemption and local tax relief.

- As a city council member, voted against increases in utility rates and fees.
- As a city council member, voted against city tax increases.
- Supports the Homestead Exemption and local tax relief.

Economy

Supports increasing transparency in city budgeting.

Supports launching participatory community projects that give residents a stronger voice in what’s prioritized and built.

Supports expanding youth mentorship and civic leadership programs in collaboration with schools and local organizations.

Supports aging-in-place initiatives for seniors by improving access to local resources and safe housing.

- Supports increasing transparency in city budgeting.
- Supports launching participatory community projects that give residents a stronger voice in what’s prioritized and built.
- Supports expanding youth mentorship and civic leadership programs in collaboration with schools and local organizations.
- Supports aging-in-place initiatives for seniors by improving access to local resources and safe housing.

Public Services

As a city council member, strengthened building design standards and reduced buildable lots per acre.

Implemented development impact fees to fund city infrastructure projects.

- As a city council member, strengthened building design standards and reduced buildable lots per acre.
- Implemented development impact fees to fund city infrastructure projects.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 17, 2025, Charika Davis did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Supports "people first" growth, including affordable housing, adequate infrastructure, and preserving neighborhood character.

As a city council member, approved the Flat Shoals Road sidewalk plan for 2025-2026.

As a city council member, replaced sewer lines, paved roads, and completed sidewalks on Puckett Street.

Voted to restore the basketball court at the Washington Street Community Center.

- Supports "people first" growth, including affordable housing, adequate infrastructure, and preserving neighborhood character.
- As a city council member, approved the Flat Shoals Road sidewalk plan for 2025-2026.
- As a city council member, replaced sewer lines, paved roads, and completed sidewalks on Puckett Street.
- Voted to restore the basketball court at the Washington Street Community Center.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Charika Davis

Charika Davis is from Covington, Georgia. She has a bachelor of science in political science from Georgia College & State University and a master of business administration from Strayer University. She lives in Covington.

Charika is a corporate leader and small business owner. She currently serves in a leadership role in Corporate America, where she helps drive strategic decisions and cross-functional collaboration. She is also the founder of Heirloom Legacy Photo & Film Media LLC, a business focused on local storytelling, civic engagement, and mentorship. Earlier in her career, she worked in the insurance industry as a team manager.

- 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. 