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Bennie is from Athens, Georgia. Bennie is a graduate of Cedar Shoals Excessive College.

Bennie is currently retired. Previously, he owned a dental lab in Clarke County.

Bennie Coleman’s campaign for Athens Mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of March 22, 2022, Bennie Coleman III did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants easier access to housing for veterans.

- Wants more safe and affordable housing.
- Wants easier access to housing for veterans.
- Wants to address homelessness.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to bring more trade schools and programs for the youth to the city.

- Wants to bring more trade schools and programs for the youth to the city.

Public Services

Public Safety

Wants to see more transparency in city government decisions.

- Wants to see more transparency in city government decisions.

City Budget

Bennie Coleman III

- 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. 