The Covington News, Meet the Candidates: Carla Ferry

Carla is originally from Covington. She lives with her husband and her son.

Carla Ferry ran for city council in 2021 and did not win.

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

Wants to limit new housing and development

- Wants to limit new housing and development
- Plans to protect historic properties

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to lower taxes and reduce utility bills

- Wants to lower taxes and reduce utility bills

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Carla Ferry

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

Carla is originally from Covington. She lives with her husband and her teenage son.

Carla Ferry ran for city council in 2021. She did not win.

- 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. 