Jackson Progress-Argus, Incumbent Patterson Faces Smith, Suthard in Jackson District 1 Race

Christy has been a resident of Butt's County for four and a half years. She lives with her husband and has five children. She attended Martin Community College. Her community involvement includes leading Feed First Responders, a community service project that feeds the county’s first responders on Thanksgiving Day.

Christy currently works for a landscaping company.

Jackson Progress-Argus, Qualifying closes in Butts County’s city elections

Christy Jo Suthard’s campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Christy Jo Suthard did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to create a youth mentorship program

- Plans to create a youth mentorship program

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Jerry has been a resident of Jackson and Butts County for his entire life, and lives in the area with his parents, siblings, and twin daughters. He is a graduate of Jackson High School.

Jerry worked for the Diagnostic and Classification Center. He was also employed with the Butts County School System for over 20 years.

Jerry Smith’s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Jerry Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to create more programs and events for children

- Wants to create more programs and events for children

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Jackson Progress-Argus, Theodore Patterson named Jackson’s mayor pro tem for 2023

Theodore and his wife Vivian have three children. He is a 1969 graduate of Henderson High School and attended Fort Valley State College.

Theodore is retired. He worked for Atlanta Gas Light.

Theodore Patterson is currently serving as a city council member and mayor pro tem representing Jackson. He was first elected during a special election in 1985 and has served for nine consecutive terms.

As of August 31, 2023, Theodore Patterson did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to work towards funding and fixing aging sewage plants

- Plans to work towards funding and fixing aging sewage plants

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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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