Gwen Ellison

Gwen Ellison is from Forest Park. She has an associate's degree from Reinhardt College, a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University, and an associate's degree in mortuary science from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. She is the mother of two daughters and three grandchildren.

Gwen is a business owner and licensed funeral director. She also works as a certified crematory operator and embalmer. Before entering the funeral industry, she spent 25 years in the airline industry and worked for an IT company as a manager of instructional designers, technical writers, and programmers across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.

I’m excited to announce that I am running for Mayor of the City of Forest Park in the upcoming election, November 4, 2025.

As of October 13, 2025, Gwen Ellison did not have a website or any information online.

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Tommy Smith

As of October 13, 2025, Tommy Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Tommy previously ran in a special election for the Forest Park City Council At-large in 2025 but did not win.

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Tommy Smith (Forest Park City Council At-large, Georgia, candidate ...

Plans to partner with local banks and housing organizations to create affordable mortgage programs, expand down payment assistance, and remove barriers to homeownership.

Believes too many families are living week to week in hotels or struggling with rising rents.

Plans to create and expand social service programs to help constituents maintain housing stability, pay bills, and support their families during crises.

Supports offering competitive tax credits and creating a simple path to opening new businesses to attract entrepreneurs, create jobs, and revitalize the local economy.

Plans to create and expand social service programs to support constituents during crises.

Plans to create and expand social service programs to help constituents maintain housing stability during crises.

Plans to bring social services and consulting to turn renters into homeowners.

Plans to partner with local banks and housing organizations to create affordable mortgage programs, expand down payment assistance, and remove barriers for first-time homebuyers.

- 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. 