Lawanna has lived in Union City for four years. She has a bachelor's degree from Iona College, a specialist degree from University of West Georgia, a master's degree from Hunter College and a doctorate in administration and supervision from Walden University.

Lawanna has worked as an educator for 33 years.

Lawanna Owens-Twaites' campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

Supports stronger assessments of development project (like warehouse construction) impact on citizens' quality of life.

Wants to develop a local YMCA or Boys and Girls club and will create "a family-centered community change program."

- Supports stronger assessments of development project (like warehouse construction) impact on citizens' quality of life.
- Wants to develop a local YMCA or Boys and Girls club and will create "a family-centered community change program."

Public Services

As of August 31, 2021, Lawanna Owens-Twaites’s website did not contain information on this issue.

COVID

City Budget

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Promises to "\[d\]evelop a comprehensive infrastructure and plan of execution that addresses the concerns and provides positive benefits to the overall community."

- Promises to "\[d\]evelop a comprehensive infrastructure and plan of execution that addresses the concerns and provides positive benefits to the overall community."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Zoning

Lawanna Owens-Twaites

- 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. 