Lakeisha Gantt is from Athens, Georgia. She has a doctorate from the University of Georgia. She has four children.

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Lakeisha Gantt is originally from Athens, Georgia. She earned a master's degree in community counseling and a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia She is married and has four children.

LaKeisha is a licensed psychologist and operates a private practice in Athens, Georgia. She has also served as an assistant professor of psychology at Georgia Gwinnett College and as an assistant professor at Piedmont University. She previously worked in the Clarke County School District as a behavior specialist and career counselor. 

Lakeisha previously served on the Clarke County School District Board of Education.

Lakeisha previously served on the Clarke County School District Board of Education, representing District 7. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term. 

Supports strengthening procurement opportunities for women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses.

Supports establishing concierge-style services to assist women-owned, minority-owned, and small business owners from concept through launch and operation.

Wants to establish concierge-style services to assist women-owned, minority-owned, and small business owners from concept through launch and operation.

Supports the Launch Every Child Thrives Initiative to promote positive youth development.

- Supports strengthening procurement opportunities for women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses.
- Wants to establish concierge-style services to assist women-owned, minority-owned, and small business owners from concept through launch and operation.
- Supports the Launch Every Child Thrives Initiative to promote positive youth development.

Economy

Supports expanding resources for older adults and aging communities.

Wants to expand resources for older adults and aging communities.

Supports increasing resources for veterans.

Supports strengthening collaboration between Athens-Clarke County and individuals and communities with disabilities.

- Wants to expand resources for older adults and aging communities.
- Supports increasing resources for veterans.
- Supports strengthening collaboration between Athens-Clarke County and individuals and communities with disabilities.

Public Services

Supports the use of alternative housing solutions like accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and tiny homes.

- Plans on building affordable housing.
- Supports the use of alternative housing solutions like accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and tiny homes.

Housing & Urban Development

As of March 11, 2026, Lakeisha Gantt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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- 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. 