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Staff Directory • Sandra Vincent

Sandra Vincent is from Cocoa Beach, Florida. She has a bachelor degree in political science at Tuskegee University. She lives with her 4 daughters in McDonough.

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Sandra has experience working in federal and local government positions, including as a project officer with the Metropolitan Atlanta Health Services Planning Council. 

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Sandra currently serves as the mayor of McDonough. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. Before becoming mayor, she served on the McDonough City Council for 16 years.

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As mayor, conducted anonymous surveys to identify issues such as inadequate pay, outdated technology, and lack of training.

As mayor, conducted anonymous surveys to understand staff concerns, which revealed  issues such as inadequate pay, outdated technology, and lack of training.

- As mayor, conducted anonymous surveys to understand staff concerns, which revealed  issues such as inadequate pay, outdated technology, and lack of training.

Economy

Supports the use of data and technology to improve city services.

Centered her 2021 campaign on a "good governance" platform focused on boosting citizen engagement, using data and technology to modernize the city, and implementing policies that promote unity among officials.

Supports historic preservation and downtown revitalization.

Plans to implement policies and procedures that would establish how her government would function in the future.

Advocates for policies and procedures that establish how the government will operate in the present and future.

Believes the government is no longer being run in an organized manner.

Said in 2024, the government is no longer being run in an organized manner, saying “It just felt like we were making things up as we went along, and nothing has really changed.” 

Believes in clear communication from city officials to the public to avoid confusion due to changes in polling locations and voting procedures.

- Centered her 2021 campaign on a "good governance" platform focused on boosting citizen engagement, using data and technology to modernize the city, and implementing policies that promote unity among officials.
- Supports protecting local history.
- Advocates for policies and procedures that establish how the government will operate in the present and future.
- Said in 2024, the government is no longer being run in an organized manner, saying “It just felt like we were making things up as we went along, and nothing has really changed.” 
- Believes in clear communication from city officials to the public to avoid confusion due to changes in polling locations and voting procedures.
- Prioritizes citizen engagement.

Public Services

- Wants to revitalize the downtown area. 

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Advocates for stronger infrastructure to address traffic and road issues.

Supports the creation of public transit systems.

Supported the development of the Henry Connect Microtransit system despite public backlash. 

- Advocates for stronger infrastructure to address traffic and road issues.
- Supported the development of the Henry Connect Microtransit system despite public backlash. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Sandra Vincent

Sandra Vincent is from Florida. She has a bachelor of arts in political science and government from the University of Georgia. She lives with her four daughters in McDonough.

Sandra is currently the mayor of McDonough. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. Before becoming mayor, she served on the McDonough City Council for 16 years.

- 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. 