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Shannon Stinchcomb's campaign for Carl Mayor is her first entry into politics.

Supports remaining tax-free for citizens.

Economy

Supports conducting online or mailed surveys and launching a monthly newsletter to increase resident engagement.

- Supports conducting online or mailed surveys and launching a monthly newsletter to increase resident engagement.

Public Services

Believes the town's growth should be managed to protect its independence, character, and sense of community.

- Believes the town's growth should be managed to protect its independence, character, and sense of community.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Shannon Stinchcomb

Wants to protect Carl's independence and character while ensuring smart, responsible growth that benefits the community.

Supports maintaining tax-free status for citizens.

Supports conducting online or mailed surveys and launching a monthly newsletter to gather community input and keep residents informed about local government.

Wants to protect Carl's "independence, character, and sense of community" from being "overtaken by neighboring communities" and ensure "smart, responsible growth that benefits our community 2dnot outsiders."

Wants to protect Carl from being "overtaken by neighboring communities" and ensure "smart, responsible growth that benefits our communitynot outsiders."

Supports maintaining the current fee structure and tax-free status for citizens.

Wants to protect the Town of Carl from being "overtaken by neighboring communities" and ensure "smart, responsible growth that benefits our community 2dnot outsiders."

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 