Savannah, Kurtis Purtee

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Kurtis has an associates degree in criminal justice law enforcement from Flint Regional Police Academy. He has his bachelors degree in criminal justice administration from Mountain State University. He has a masters of science in criminal justice from Georgia Southern University. He is a member of Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah.

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Kurtis is the vice president of Clarity Consulting Group. He is captain of the Georgia Southern University police department. He served as a lieutenant for Armstrong State University Police Department.

Kurtis Purtee is the current alderman of Savannah district six. He was elected in 2019 and has served one term.

As of August 24, 2023, Kurtis Purtee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said "will continue to work diligently with local churches and law enforcement to deter gun violence and educate youth on the consequences of such violence".

Plans to work with public safety employees to make a safe community.

Supports forming a human rights comission.

Wants to continue to work on a comprehensive traffic plan.

- Said "will continue to work diligently with local churches and law enforcement to deter gun violence and educate youth on the consequences of such violence".
- Plans to work with public safety employees to make a safe community.
- Supports forming a human rights comission.
- Wants to continue to work on a comprehensive traffic plan.

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As alderman, he passed an LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance.

Supports clearing out the homeless encampment on East President Street.

Plans to create unity among council members.

Said "through community involvement, active police participation, and block parties, we were able to combat crime effectively".

Plans to complete the Southside Community Center.

- As alderman, he passed an LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance.
- Supports clearing out the homeless encampment on East President Street.
- Plans to create unity among council members.
- Said "through community involvement, active police participation, and block parties, we were able to combat crime effectively".
- Plans to complete the Southside Community Center.

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Plans to focus on infrastructure to include roads, sidewalks, and drainage.

- Plans to focus on infrastructure to include roads, sidewalks, and drainage.

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Kurtis Purtee

Chase is originally from Beaufort, South Carolina. He has a bachelors of business administration from Georgia Southern University.

He is an account executive at AdaptHealth. He was a territory consultant at RedHill Biopharma. Before this he was a pharmaceutical sales representative at Smart Pharmacy.

Chase DeCarlo's campaign for city alderman is his first entry into politics.

As of August 24, 2023, Chase DeCarlo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports addressing homelessness in the South Side.

- Supports addressing homelessness in the South Side.

Said "I will prioritize the recruitment, training, and support of our police officers, providing them with the necessary resources they need to keep our community secure".

Supports a fully staffed police department.

Wants to increase communication between the police force and the city council.

- Said "I will prioritize the recruitment, training, and support of our police officers, providing them with the necessary resources they need to keep our community secure".
- Supports a fully staffed police department.
- Wants to increase communication between the police force and the city council.

Said "I will focus on advancing business interests and creating opportunities within the 6th District".

Said "I am focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, attracting businesses, and promoting economic growth as a means to discourage criminal activity and create a more prosperous community".

Wants to include citizens of Savannah in the process of community development.

Supports the inclusion of black citizens of Savannah.

- Said "I will focus on advancing business interests and creating opportunities within the 6th District".
- Said "I am focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, attracting businesses, and promoting economic growth as a means to discourage criminal activity and create a more prosperous community".
- Wants to include citizens of Savannah in the process of community development.
- Supports the inclusion of black citizens of Savannah.

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Lisa has a bachelors degree in political science from Savannah State University. She has a masters degree in school counseling from Cambridge College.

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Lisa is a school counselor at Savannah-Chatham County public school system. She used to work as an advanced technician at memorial health.

Lisa Jackson-Lockhart's campaign for city alderman is her first entry into politics.

As of August 24, 2023, Lisa Jackson Lockhart did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael was born in Bakersfield, California. He graduated high school in Carthage, Michigan. Michael then moved with his wife and children to Savannah. Both him and his wife serve as youth pastors for White Bluff Methodist Church, which the family attends.

Michael is currently the area director for Greet Savannah. He is also the youth director for White Bluff Church, and a business owner with 5M Management. He was previously a youth program coordinator for Islands Christian Church.

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Michael McCann's campaign for city alderman is his first entry into politics.

As of October 25, 2023, Michael McCann’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to focus on homelessness and affordable housing.

- Wants to focus on homelessness and affordable housing.

Plans to lower crime. He did not provide additional details.

- Plans to lower crime. He did not provide additional details.

Prioritizes youth education and development.

Believes that "we must unite to improve our neighborhoods' health and create a stronger community structure."

Wants to have more resident input in council decisions.

- Prioritizes youth education and development.
- Believes that "we must unite to improve our neighborhoods' health and create a stronger community structure."
- Wants to have more resident input in council decisions.
- Opposes tax and spend policies.

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