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Candidate Profile: Troy Brumbalow For Mayor Of Cumming ...

Troy Brumbalow is from Cumming, Georgia. He attended South Forsyth High School and Gainesville State College. He lives with his wife, Jodie Bridges Brumbalow, and their two children in Cumming.

Story of the year: Cumming elects first new mayor in 50 years ...

Troy is currently the mayor of Cumming. He was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving his second term. Before becoming mayor, he served on the Cumming City Council from 2010 to 2017.

As mayor, reduced the city budget by double digits.

Economy

Wants to reverse the 2013 creation of the Cumming Fair Authority, saying city control of the fair operation makes it more accountable.

Plans to complete the City Center, build a northern bypass of the square, beautify the city, and develop a resort at Mary Alice Park.

Plans to create a city noise ordinance and a water park at Mary Alice Park.

Public Services

Believes the city-owned Mary Alice Park on Lake Lanier has potential as a water park, conference center, or other attraction to benefit residents and visitors.

Housing & Urban Development

As mayor, oversaw the expansion of the police department.

Public Safety

Plans to extend Buford Dam Road to reduce traffic in the city square.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to add curbside recycling to trash pick-up without additional cost to residents through negotiations with trash haulers.

Energy & the Environment

- 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. 