Three qualify for Statesboro City Council District 1 special election ...

John Grotheer has a bachelor's degree in history from Armstrong State University, a master's degree in public administration from Savannah State University, and a master's degree in business administration from Troy University. He is married.

Three qualify for vacant Statesboro Council 1 seat - Statesboro Herald

John is retired. He previously worked in local government finance and administration, including with the City of Covington as its city clerk and finance director and later as finance director for Bryan County government.

John previously ran for mayor in 2017 but did not win.

Economy

Advocates for transparency and fiscal restraint in public services.

- Advocates for transparency and fiscal restraint in public services.

Public Services

As of October 22, 2025, John Grotheer did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes the city should prioritize public safety by attracting highly qualified personnel.

- Believes the city should prioritize public safety by attracting highly qualified personnel.

Public Safety

Supports collaborative planning among city, county, Board of Education, and Georgia Southern University to address future growth and infrastructure demands.

Supports the promotion of sustainable growth through the "wise management of our infrastructure, natural resources, education, recreation and economic development."

- Supports collaborative planning among city, county, Board of Education, and Georgia Southern University to address future growth and infrastructure demands.
- Supports the promotion of sustainable growth through the "wise management of our infrastructure, natural resources, education, recreation and economic development."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said, "I further believe the city should protect our environmental resources and preserve the historic charm and character of our great city."

- Said, "I further believe the city should protect our environmental resources and preserve the historic charm and character of our great city."

Energy & the Environment

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John Grotheer

John Grotheer has a bachelor's degree in history from Armstrong State University, a master's degree in public administration from Savannah State University, and a master's degree in business administration from Troy University. He is married to Dr. Diane Drew-Grotheer.

John is retired. He worked for more than 20 years in local government finance and administration. He served 13 years with the City of Covington as its city clerk and finance director. He later was finance director for Bryan County government, based in Pembroke, for eight years before his retirement. He also served one month as interim county administrator.

John Henry Grotheer (Statesboro City Council District 1, Georgia ...

John previously ran for mayor in 2017 but did not win. He is running for election to the Statesboro City Council District 1 in Georgia in 2025. Grotheer is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He previously ran for the same seat in a special election in 2024 but did not win.

John Grotheer holds a bachelor's degree in history from Armstrong State University, a master's degree in public administration from Savannah State University, and a master's degree in business administration from Troy University. He is married to Dr. Diane Drew-Grotheer.

John is retired. He worked for more than 20 years in local government finance and administration. He served 13 years with the city of Covington as its city clerk and finance director. He later was finance director for Bryan County government, based in Pembroke, for eight years before his retirement. He also served one month as interim county administrator.

John previously ran for mayor in 2017 but did not win. He is currently a candidate for Statesboro City Council Member, District 1. 

Opposes raising city taxes, especially during difficult economic times for seniors and others.

Believes the city should protect environmental resources and preserve historic sites.

- 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. 