James is currently a councilman for the City of Fairburn. He was first elected in January 2015.

As of October 12, 2025, James Whitmore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports expanding and improving recreational opportunities for all citizens, especially youth.

Supports the creation of new pocket parks throughout the city, making green spaces more accessible to everyone.

Supports the construction of a natatorium (a swimming facility).

As an elected official, Whitmore spearheaded the introduction of the Mental Fitness Atlanta S. T. E. A. M. (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Mathematics) program to the City of Fairburn, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for young people.

As an elected official, Whitmore spearheaded the introduction of the Mental Fitness Atlanta S. T. E. A. M. (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Mathematics) program to the City of Fairburn, which enhances educational opportunities for young people.

- Supports expanding and improving recreational opportunities for all citizens, especially youth.
- Supports the creation of new pocket parks throughout the city, making green spaces more accessible to everyone.
- Supports the construction of a natatorium (a swimming facility).
- As an elected official, Whitmore spearheaded the introduction of the Mental Fitness Atlanta S. T. E. A. M. (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Mathematics) program to the City of Fairburn, which enhances educational opportunities for young people.

Public Services

Plans to develop downtown into a vibrant, family-friendly, yet quiet atmosphere with a white-tablecloth restaurant, parks, a community center, a swimming facility, and walking and bike trails.

Plans to develop downtown into a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere with a white-tablecloth restaurant, parks, a community center, a swimming facility, and walking and bike trails.

- Plans to develop downtown into a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere with a white-tablecloth restaurant, parks, a community center, a swimming facility, and walking and bike trails.

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for adopting electric vehicles for first responders.

- Advocates for adopting electric vehicles for first responders.

Public Safety

Plans to invest in Fairburn's infrastructure and amenities to create a more livable and engaging community.

- Plans to invest in Fairburn's infrastructure and amenities to create a more livable and engaging community.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports incorporating electric charging infrastructure into the city's Park and Ride system.

- Supports incorporating electric charging infrastructure into the city's Park and Ride system.

Energy & the Environment

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James Whitmore

- Supports expanding and improving recreational opportunities for all citizens, especially youth.

Supports green energy initiatives and advocates for adopting electric vehicles for first responders.

- 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. 