2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Farris Yawn graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He is a 45-year resident of Canton and Cherokee County. He was the president of the Historic Downtown Canton Association and was the Canton Main Street Program Board of Directors Treasurer.

Farris Yawn is the owner of Yawn Publishing LLC and Yawn’s Bookkeeping. Previously, he was a sales associate for First Cherokee Realty Inc. and the Collison Center Manager for Sandy Springs Toyota.

Farris Yawn was first elected to Canton City Council Ward Three in 2014. He is currently serving his second term.

As of August 30, 2023, Farris Yawn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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He states on his website, "We are still feeling the ill effects of past uncontrolled growth, and we need to insure that future growth is sustainable and fiscally responsible. My vision for Canton is of a prosperous city built on a sustainable foundation, without losing the small-town charm that drew us all here. I am running for election because I want to help ensure that future comes to pass."

- He states on his website, "We are still feeling the ill effects of past uncontrolled growth, and we need to insure that future growth is sustainable and fiscally responsible. My vision for Canton is of a prosperous city built on a sustainable foundation, without losing the small-town charm that drew us all here. I am running for election because I want to help ensure that future comes to pass."

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Farris Yawn

As of August 30, 2023, Farris Yawn’s website did not contain information on this issue and Farris Yawn did not complete our questionnaire.

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Tracye is a two-time graduate of the Canton Police Department Citizens' Police Academy and volunteers on the public safety advisory board. She also studied management at Howard University.

Tracye is a personal and home protection safety educator and a certified firearms instructor.

Tracye Busbee's run for City Council Ward Three is her first entry into politics.

On her Facebook, she states, "We are very fortunate to have so many beautiful spaces in Canton to walk, exercise, hike, ride bikes, and run. Our Roadmap for Success emphasizes the importance of connecting residents with local parks through trails and sidewalks. I am passionate about the outdoors. Our current City Council has done an exceptional job creating recreational opportunities for the residents of Canton. Let's continue the work!"

- On her Facebook, she states, "We are very fortunate to have so many beautiful spaces in Canton to walk, exercise, hike, ride bikes, and run. Our Roadmap for Success emphasizes the importance of connecting residents with local parks through trails and sidewalks. I am passionate about the outdoors. Our current City Council has done an exceptional job creating recreational opportunities for the residents of Canton. Let's continue the work!"

As of August 30, 2023, Tracye Busbee did not have a website or any information online.

She attends Coffee with Cops events and hopes to continue keeping Canton safe with the help of the Canton Police Department.

- She attends Coffee with Cops events and hopes to continue keeping Canton safe with the help of the Canton Police Department.

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Tracye Busbee

Tracye Busbee is a two-time graduate of the Canton Police Department Citizens' Police Academy and volunteers on the public safety advisory board. She also studied Management at Howard University.

Tracye Busbee is a Personal and Home Protection Safety Educator and Certified Firearms Instructor.

As of August 30, 2023, Tracye Busbee did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- On her Facebook, she states, "We are very fortunate to have so many beautiful spaces in Canton to walk, exercise, hike, ride bikes, and run. Our Roadmap for Success emphasizes the importance of connecting residents with local parks through trails and sidewalks. I am passionate about the outdoors. Our current City Council has done an exceptional job creating recreational opportunities for the residents of Canton. Let's continue the work! "

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- 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. 

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Canton City Council Member, District 3

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