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Duane Thomas

NONPARTISAN

Duane Thomas is running for Forest Park City Council Member, District 1.

Personal background

Duane Thomas Jr. was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and currently lives in Atlanta. He holds an associate's degree in business administration management and operations from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Derry University. He is married and has 4 children.

Professional background

Duane is a police officer with the Forest Park Police Department. He also owns SFE Black Car Service and a graphic design and marketing company and is the director and founder of the Change Center mentoring group, . He previously ran call centers and cell phone stores and served as a legislative assistant in the City of Buffalo.

Political background

Duane's campaign for Forest Park City Council Member, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

Economy

Plans to make efforts to attract new businesses and job opportunities while supporting local entrepreneurs.

Plans to modernize business licensing for small and family-owned businesses.

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Public Services

Plans to collaborate with educators, parents, and local leaders to ensure all students have access to a strong education.

Supports expanding after-school programs and mentoring partnerships.

Plans to start a “City Youth Advisory Board” to give teens a voice in city policy.

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Housing & Urban Development

Plans to expand affordable housing by partnering with developers, local organizations, and state agencies.

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Public Safety

Plans to strengthen neighborhood watch programs and increase officer visibility. .

Supports requiring off-duty police presence at large events to ensure safety.

Aims to build stronger relationships between law enforcement and bilingual residents to make safety communication more accessible.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 13, 2025, Duane Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Energy & the Environment

As of October 13, 2025, Duane Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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