With Harris qualifying as challenger, a race is on for Statesboro ...

Raymond Harris is originally from Winnsboro, South Carolina. He has lived in Statesboro for 16 years. He is married and has two adult sons.

Raymond is a business leader and community volunteer. He served in the US Army.

Raymond Lamont Harris (Mayor of Statesboro, Georgia, candidate ...

Raymond's campaign for mayor is his first run for public office.

Opposes city government tax increases and spending habits.

- Opposes city government tax increases and spending habits.

Economy

Wants greater accountability for spending.

Said, "As Mayor, I will work to find solutions to stop wasteful spending at City Hall and put an end to unnecessary tax increases... I will guide our city forward while fostering transparency. I pledge to work hand-in-hand with Bulloch County leadership to ensure that every decision reflects the will and best interests of our citizens."

- Wants greater accountability for spending.
- Said, "As Mayor, I will work to find solutions to stop wasteful spending at City Hall and put an end to unnecessary tax increases... I will guide our city forward while fostering transparency. I pledge to work hand-in-hand with Bulloch County leadership to ensure that every decision reflects the will and best interests of our citizens."

Public Services

Supports more affordable housing in the city.

- Supports more affordable housing in the city.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Prioritizes maintaining existing infrastructure before pursuing further growth.

- Prioritizes maintaining existing infrastructure before pursuing further growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to address flooding issues by cleaning gutters and waterways to improve rainwater and runoff management.

- Plans to address flooding issues by cleaning gutters and waterways to improve rainwater and runoff management.

Energy & the Environment

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Raymond Harris

Raymond Harris is originally from Winnsboro, South Carolina. He attended Columbia High School. He and his wife, Felicia Best-Harris, have been married for 33 years and have two adult sons. They live in Statesboro, Georgia.

Raymond Lamont Harris is running for election to the Mayor of Statesboro in Georgia. Harris is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Jonathan McCollar and Raymond Lamont Harris are running in the general election for Mayor of Statesboro on November 4, 2025.

- 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. 