Lamar Doss

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Lamar Doss is from Gwinnett County. He has a Bachelor of Science in construction management from Georgia Southern University. He lives with his wife, Ivy, and their two daughters in Duluth. He is a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church.

Lamar Doss is a senior project manager at Classic Plains Construction.

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As of October 13, 2025, Lamar Doss did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to increase the inventory of housing by focusing on single-family detached homes.

- Plans to increase the inventory of housing by focusing on single-family detached homes.

Plans to ensure community safety through an "efficient & friendly police department."

- Plans to ensure community safety through an "efficient & friendly police department."

Prioritizes fiscal responsibility and plans to improve infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and storm sewer systems.

- Prioritizes fiscal responsibility and plans to improve infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and storm sewer systems.

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Lamar Doss is from Duluth. He has a bachelor of science in construction management from Georgia Southern University. He lives with his wife, Ivy, and their two daughters in Duluth. He is a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church.

Lamar Doss is a senior project manager at Classic Plains Construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University.

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Lamar is currently a member of Duluth's city council. He was first elected in 2021.

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Three will vie for one council seat in Duluth

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Billy previously served as a councilman for Duluth City Council Post 3 from 2016 to 2021.

As of October 13, 2025, Billy Jones did not have a website or any information online.

As a city council member, voted against a zoning change to allow for construction of 79 attached single-family townhouses and a commercial outparcel.

As a city council member, voted against a zoning change to allow for the construction of 79 attached single-family townhouses along Buford Highway at Davenport Road.

- As a city council member, voted against a zoning change to allow for the construction of 79 attached single-family townhouses along Buford Highway at Davenport Road.

Billy Jones

Billy is currently a councilman for Duluth City Council Post 3. He has served on the council since 2016.

Marlene Denise Tucker

Marlene Tucker holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Capital University and a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University. She has lived in Duluth for over 20 years. She is also a member of the Duluth Ethics Committee.

Marlene's campaign for Duluth City Council Member is her first run for public office.

As of October 13, 2025, Marlene Denise Tucker did not have a website or any information online.

Supports community empowerment initiatives.

- Supports community empowerment initiatives.

Marlene holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Capital University, and a Master’s degree in Administration, from Central Michigan University, completed certification at the Simmons Graduate School of Management and recently completed the LEADs program and coursework through the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). A resident of Duluth for over 20 years, she currently serves a four-year term as a member of the Duluth Ethics Committee, where she upholds integrity and transparency in local governance.

Marlene's campaign for Duluth City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She currently serves a four-year term as a member of the Duluth Ethics Committee.

- 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. 