Georgia 2023 March Special Elections

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Donya  has lived in Jonesboro for 20 years. She has a bachelor's degree from Emory University, a master's degree from Clark Atlanta University, and a PhD in education from Georgia State University.

Donya is a senior curriculum specialist at McGraw-Hill Education. She used to work at Expeditionary Learning and Sovereign Training Solutions.

Donya Sartor is currently a city council member. She was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term.

Wants to create a safe, clean, and inclusive community.

Plans to create a transparent government.

- Wants to create a safe, clean, and inclusive community. 
- Plans to create a transparent government.

Public Services

As of March 7, 2023, Donya Sartor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

City Budget

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants a diverse mix of housing, entertainment, and restaurants.

- Wants a diverse mix of housing, entertainment, and restaurants.

Zoning

Donya Sartor

Pat has lived in Clayton County for 47 years.

Pat is retired. She used to work at the Clayton County School System and co-owned Photos by Sebo.

Pat Sebo-Hand is currently a city council member. She was first elected in 2010 and has been in office for four terms.

Wants to build a "full-service, state-of-the-art" library in order to replace the former Jonesboro library.

Plans to complete minor and major upgrades to the city's parks.

- Wants to build a "full-service, state-of-the-art" library in order to replace the former Jonesboro library. 
- Plans to complete minor and major upgrades to the city's parks.

As of March 16, 2023, Pat Sebo-Hand’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The Clayton Crescent

Supports appropriate and sustainable housing.

Wants city leaders, faith-based leaders, and citizens to offer year-round services to homeless citizens.

- Supports appropriate and sustainable housing. 
- Wants city leaders, faith-based leaders, and citizens to offer year-round services to homeless citizens.

Wants to create technology infrastructure.

- Wants to create technology infrastructure. 
- Plans to improve roads. 
- Wants to upgrade the water system.

Plans to require all trees removed to be replaced.

- Plans to require all trees removed to be replaced.

Pat Sebo-Hand

- 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. 

Jonesboro Mayor

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