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A.K. was raised in Augusta. He graduated from Augusta Technical School in 1976.

A.K. is a licensed realtor and a U.S. Marine veteran. A.K. is also a published poet.

A.K. is a Richmond County school system trustee. He had been campaigning to replace his brother, Ben, as the Commissioner for District 6, but dropped out to campaign for mayor. A.K. is also a former City Councilman of Augusta. A.K. ran for mayor in 1993 and ran for the state House of Representatives in 1990, 1992 and 1994.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to reduce residential property taxes.

Wants the city to purchase some unused properties and hire contractors to bring the homes up to the city code and sell affordable homes to residents.

- Wants to reduce residential property taxes.
- Wants the city to purchase some unused properties and hire contractors to bring the homes up to the city code and sell affordable homes to residents.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to change the combined Augusta-Richmond County name to "Augusta" as a means of simplifying attracting businesses to the area.

Wants to take care of local small businesses.

Wants to push tourism and parks and recreation.

- Wants to change the combined Augusta-Richmond County name to "Augusta" as a means of simplifying attracting businesses to the area. 
- Wants to take care of local small businesses.
- Wants to push tourism and parks and recreation.

Public Services

Wants to repeal any city ordinances which unfairly target black and poor and middle-class white residents.

- Wants to repeal any city ordinances which unfairly target black and poor and middle-class white residents.

Public Safety

Will use SPLOST dollars to reduce property taxes.

- Will use SPLOST dollars to reduce property taxes.

Taxes & Budget

A.K. Hasan

Charlie earned a degree in Electrical Construction and Maintenance from Augusta Technical College. He also earned a Master's in Tax Law and a Bachelor of Legal Studies from National Juris University.

Charlie is the owner/operator of Augusta Paralegal.

Charlie is the current President of the Richmond County Board of Education. He has been reelected twice.

- Wants to build adequate sidewalks.
- Wants to repair potholes in the area.

Pledges to work to reduce homelessness in Augusta.

Wants to revitalize areas without tearing down historic housing.

- Pledges to work to reduce homelessness in Augusta. 
- Wants to build sustainable housing.
- Wants to revitalize areas without tearing down historic housing.

Wants to build public-private relations to spur development opportunities.

- Wants to build public-private relations to spur development opportunities.
- Wants to focus on city beautification.

Wants to work with our local law enforcers, public educators, and social services to reduce our crime rates.

- Wants to work with our local law enforcers, public educators, and social services to reduce our crime rates.

Wants to budget to reflect moral values in the community.

- Wants to budget to reflect moral values in the community.

Charlie Hannah

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Donald is an Army reservist and former General Dynamics contractor who's worked in IT at Fort Gordon for the past 15 years

Donald has not previously run for any public office.

Augusta Chronicle 

As of March 24, 2022, Donald Bradshaw’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to make Augusta the "Cyber Capital of the World" by enhancing partnerships with local universities and businesses.

- Wants to make Augusta the "Cyber Capital of the World" by enhancing partnerships with local universities and businesses.

Donald Bradshaw

Garnett lives in Augusta with his wife and two daughters. He earned his bachelor’s degree of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management from Augusta University. He is a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church.

Garnett is CEO of Augusta Office Solutions and Modern Business Workplace Solutions, which are office-supply and furniture vendors.

Garnett was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to the board of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

As of March 24, 2022, Garnett Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to bring jobs and opportunity to under served

- Wants to bring jobs and opportunity to under served

Pledges more transparency in city government.

- Pledges more transparency in city government.

Garnett Johnson

Lori is originally from Memphis. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English at Paine College and a Ph.D. at Georgia Southern. She lives in Augusta with her husband.

Lori is a retired high school language arts teacher.

Lori unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2014, Augusta Commission Super District 10 in 2018 and District 3 in 2020.

As of March 24, 2022, Lori Myles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lori Myles

Lucas spent his childhood in Augusta. He earned a degree in business from Augusta University. He lives in Augusta with his wife and one son.

Lucas is an employee with insulation materials manufacturer Thermal Ceramics.

Lucas has not previously run for any public office.

As of March 24, 2022, Lucas Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to ensure the public has full access to city records.

- Wants to ensure the public has full access to city records.

Lucas Johnson

Marion is a former Augusta Commissioner. He was reelected to the role of Commissioner for Super District 9 four times.

As of March 24, 2022, Marion Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to build attractions like an amusement park and an aquarium.

- Wants to build attractions like an amusement park and an aquarium.

Marion Williams

Robert is originally from Augusta. He studied at Augusta Technical College.

Robert has unsuccessfully run in multiple races for commission and board of education as well as Georgia Senate and US Congress over the years. He's also been an official with the Richmond County Democratic Party.

As of March 24, 2022, Robert Ingham did not have a website or any information online.

Robert Ingham

Steven was born and raised in Augusta. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration and his MBA from Florida A&M University. He lives in Augusta with his wife and six children.

Steven is a real estate broker and leadership training consultant. He is also a Professor of Business at Augusta University, Paine College, & University of Phoenix. Before this he worked as an executive in a family business and as a salesman in the healthcare industry.

Steven is the Richmond County Tax Commissioner. He has been elected to the position four times, most recently in 2020. He unsuccessfully ran for Mayor in 2006.

Wants to lessen traffic congestion with new road designs.

Supports improving streetscapes and infrastructure including sidewalks, parks, and greenspace.

- Wants to lessen traffic congestion with new road designs.
- Supports improving streetscapes and infrastructure including sidewalks, parks, and greenspace.

Says "affordable housing, homelessness, and food insecurities should be targeted".

- Says "affordable housing, homelessness, and food insecurities should be targeted".

Supports improving living conditions through "blight removal and infrastructure improvement".

Wants to create "a more visually appealing Airport Region and city entrance gateway".

Wants to create agencies to help with "job recruitment and retention" while also supporting small businesses.

- Supports improving living conditions through "blight removal and infrastructure improvement". 
- Wants to create "a more visually appealing Airport Region and city entrance gateway". 
- Wants to create agencies to help with "job recruitment and retention" while also supporting small businesses.

Wants to "create a safer and more welcoming Downtown Augusta".

- Wants to "create a safer and more welcoming Downtown Augusta".

Steven Kendrick

- 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. 

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