Get to Know Candidate Patrick Kirkland

Pat Kirkland and his wife Dana have lived in Rincon since 2015. They have two daughters. 

Pat works at Gulfstream and co-owns Paddles Coffee Shop in Springfield. He previously served as a senior chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy. 

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Pat was a member of the Rincon City Council from 2019 until 2023. He previously ran for city council in 2017 but did not win.

Wants to attract new types of businesses to the city, including tech companies, healthcare businesses, and local entrepreneurs.

- Wants to attract new types of businesses to the city, including tech companies, healthcare businesses, and local entrepreneurs.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to improve walkability by adding more sidewalks.

Supports the continued development of infrastructure, including water, drainage, and roads.

- Wants to improve walkability by adding more sidewalks.
- Supports the continued development of infrastructure, including water, drainage, and roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Pat Kirkland

Supports maintaining a healthy budget for city operations.

Said, "Property taxes are not the priority, maintaining the current budget is a priority."

Pat is currently a member of the Rincon City Council. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his second term. He previously ran for city council in 2017 but did not win.

As of September 3, 2025, Pat Kirkland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 