Joan Royals: A Lifetime of Leadership and Service Ready to Work for Ray City

Joan has spent most of her life in Ray City. She lives there with her husband Allen. She has three children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 

Joan previously ran for city council in Ray City but did not win. 

Joan served as manager of Cook County Jail and Ben Hill County Jail. She previously managed a department store.

Plans to run on a "responsible budget" to ensure city funds are spent "wisely, efficiently, and with transparency."

- Plans to run on a "responsible budget" to ensure city funds are spent "wisely, efficiently, and with transparency."

Economy

Supports maintaining Ray City through community involvement.

- Supports maintaining Ray City through community involvement.

Public Services

As of September 3, 2025, Joan M Royals did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the "Equal Application of the Law" initiative, which promotes fairness, safety, and justice without favoritism or inequality.

Supports equal application of the law to all people without favoritism or inequality.

- Supports equal application of the law to all people without favoritism or inequality.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Joan M Royals

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Maria Arambula Brings Deep Roots and Heart for Service to Ray City Council Race

Maria Arambula has lived in Ray City since 2009 with her husband and children. 

Maria has worked as a deputy clerk for Ray City and Tifton, Georgia. 

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Maria's campaign for Ray City City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

Advocated for the Ray City Community Library’s inclusion in the Coastal Plain Regional Library System.

- Advocated for the Ray City Community Library’s inclusion in the Coastal Plain Regional Library System.

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Maria Arambula

Maria Arambula's campaign for Ray City City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

Serena Martin: Ray City Council Candidate Balances Classroom and Community*

Serena Amber Martin works as a fifth grade teacher at Berrien Elementary School.

Serena's campaign for Ray City City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Serena Amber Martin did not have a website or any information online.

Serena Amber Martin

Serena is a 5th-grade teacher at Berrien Elementary School. 

Walter Ley

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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