LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington

Jim Arrington is a lifelong resident of LaGrange, Georgia. He is married to Cathy Arrington, and together they have two adult children.

Jim is the owner of Arrington Builders, a local construction company that builds custom homes and cabinets. 

LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington praises police and community for tips ...

Jim Arrington is currently the mayor of LaGrange. He was first elected as a city council member in 2018 and served until 2024. He was elected as mayor in a special election in 2024.

Believes inflation has caused housing prices to "skyrocket," increasing construction costs from $150 to $250 per square foot in two years.

Believes LaGrange needs to continue to grow to increase revenue through utilities.

Believes the city of LaGrange needs to increase the number of homes to avoid implementing a city tax.

Supports consolidating agencies and securing external funding to maintain utility rates, especially for elderly citizens.

- Believes inflation has caused housing prices to "skyrocket," increasing construction costs from $150 to $250 per square foot in two years.
- Believes LaGrange needs to continue to grow to increase revenue through utilities.
- Believes the city of LaGrange needs to increase the number of homes to avoid implementing a city tax.
- Supports consolidating agencies and securing external funding to maintain utility rates, especially for elderly citizens.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Believes community involvement is crucial for crime prevention and supports the police force's responsiveness to resident tips.

- Believes community involvement is crucial for crime prevention and supports the police force's responsiveness to resident tips.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Jim Arrington

Jim Arrington is a lifelong resident of LaGrange, Georgia. He is married to his high school sweetheart Cathy Arrington, and together they have two adult children. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time at their family farm, cooking, hunting, fishing, and managing the land.

Jim is currently the mayor of LaGrange. He was first elected as a city council member in 2018 and served until 2024. He was elected as mayor in a special election in 2024.

Believes the affordable housing issue is complex due to inflation.

Proposed consolidating agencies to reduce spending.

As of September 3, 2025, Jim Arrington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 