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Steve Brown has a bachelor's degree in journalism management from the University of Georgia. He lives with his family in Peachtree City.

Peachtree City's 2025 Election: Do We Want Steve Brown's Return ...

Former Peachtree City mayor wins commission seat

Steve previously served as Peachtree City Mayor from 2002 to 2005. He later served two terms on the Fayette County Board of Commissioners.

Pledge to reduce spending and tax increases, and return tax dollars to residents.

As county chairman, Brown created the city’s first Senior Citizen Low Income Homestead Exemption, which was approved by voter referendum.

Believes the city government has harmed economic growth by eliminating sites for corporate headquarters and high-paying jobs, saying, "Those taxes generated would have offset our residential property taxes."

- Pledge to reduce spending and tax increases, and return tax dollars to residents.
- As county chairman, Brown created the city’s first Senior Citizen Low Income Homestead Exemption, which was approved by voter referendum.
- Believes the city government has harmed economic growth by eliminating sites for corporate headquarters and high-paying jobs, saying, "Those taxes generated would have offset our residential property taxes."

Economy

Opposes spending tax dollars on "pet projects" like new recreation when current venues and parks can't be maintained.

- Opposes spending tax dollars on "pet projects" like new recreation when current venues and parks can't be maintained.

Public Services

Opposes high-density housing and wants to reinstate the city's pre-2022 land use plan, which restricted multifamily development.

- Opposes high-density housing and wants to reinstate the city's pre-2022 land use plan, which restricted multifamily development.

Housing & Urban Development

- Opposes corruption in local government.

Public Safety

Believes the current Highway 74/54 intersection construction will not alleviate traffic congestion and is a waste of tax dollars.

- Believes the current Highway 74/54 intersection construction will not alleviate traffic congestion and is a waste of tax dollars.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Energy & the Environment

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Believes past city councils failed to consider traffic issues when approving overdevelopment along Highway 54, leading to wasted funds on ineffective intersection redesigns.

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

- 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. 