Ben Hill County Board of Health, DPH

Jason Lanier Holt is from Rochelle, Georgia. He currently serves as vice chairman of the Ben Hill County Board of Health. His family are active member son United Methodist church. 

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Jason previously worked at the Paul Funeral Home. 

17-year-old injured in Fitzgerald shooting, gun violence concerns ...

Jason is currently the mayor of Fitzgerald. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. 

Said, "I am of the firm belief that municipal government does not generate revenue. Every penny...is paid for by the citizens..."

- Said, "I am of the firm belief that municipal government does not generate revenue. Every penny...is paid for by the citizens..."

Economy

Pledges to affirm the important role of elected members in the community.

Believes the city council should be respected and promises to "affirm the important role of elected members in the community."

Promises to restore relations with the county.

- Believes the city council should be respected and promises to "affirm the important role of elected members in the community."
- Promises to restore relations with the county.

Public Services

As of September 3, 2025, Jason Lanier Holt did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports parental involvement in teen activities to reduce gun violence.

Encourages parental oversight and involvement in teen activities to reduce gun violence.

- Encourages parental oversight and involvement in teen activities to reduce gun violence.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Jason Lanier Holt

Jason is currently the mayor of Fitzgerald. He was first elected in 2021.

Said "We have had several incidents that have made the news lately not unlike other cities who have their issues with isolated crime."

- 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. 