City of Jonesboro, City Council

As of October 26, 2023, Penny Fauscett did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of September 5, 2023, Penny Fauscett did not have a website.

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City of Jonesboro, Councilmember Alfred Dixon

Alfred is originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He moved to Clayton County, Ga in 2003. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Clayton State University.

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Alfred works as the Director of operations, event coordinator and planner at Ground Zero Entertainment LLC since 2007.

Alfred Dixon is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2016 and has been in office for two terms.

As of September 5, 2023, Alfred Dixon did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to provide an opportunity to the youth to help them be productive citizens.

Wants to ensure the city is united in communication, passion, and in purpose.

Plans to increase marketability and support for new and current businesses.

Promises to make Jonesboro a more inclusive and cohesive place to live.

- Wants to provide an opportunity to the youth to help them be productive citizens.
- Wants to ensure the city is united in communication, passion, and in purpose.
- Plans to increase marketability and support for new and current businesses.
- Promises to make Jonesboro a more inclusive and cohesive place to live.

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Alfred Dixon

Asjah graduated from Mundy's Mill High School, and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Albany State University.

Asjah is an educator at Clayton County Public Schools. She is also a certified paralegal.

Asjah Miller's campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

Plans to support initiatives that promote renewable energy sources, such as solar panels on public buildings and incentives for residents to adopt clean energy practices.

- Plans to support initiatives that promote renewable energy sources, such as solar panels on public buildings and incentives for residents to adopt clean energy practices.

Wants to ensure affordable housing to all, especially low-income families and marginalized groups.

- Wants to ensure affordable housing to all, especially low-income families and marginalized groups.

Advocates for seniors and disability rights.

Wants to provide "health-conscious living options for all residents."

Wants to promote equal access to opportunities and resources.

Intends to create an online portal where residents can access council resources for greater transparency and connection.

- Advocates for seniors and disability rights.
- Wants to provide "health-conscious living options for all residents."
- Wants to promote equal access to opportunities and resources.
- Intends to create an online portal where residents can access council resources for greater transparency and connection.

As of September 5, 2023, Asjah Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Asjah Miller

Cameron is originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He attended Clayton State University.

Cameron works as an assistant manager at Quiktrip.

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Cameron Dixon previously ran for city council in 2021, but did not win.

Wants to install more speed notification signs and ticket cameras.

Supports experienced police officer recruitment.

- Wants to install more speed notification signs and ticket cameras.
- Supports experienced police officer recruitment.

- Wants to build a pedestrian bridge.
- Plans to install more streetlights.
- Wants to build new bike paths.
- Supports upgrading the roads.
- Intends to create more sidewalks.

Cameron Dixon

Charles lives in Jonesboro, GA. He attended Jonesboro Sr. High School.

Charles is the chief executive officer at Messiah's Miracles Yearround Foundation Inc.

Charles L. Forsyth Sr.'s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 5, 2023, Charles L. Forsyth Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

Charles L. Forsyth Sr.

City of Jonesboro, Councilwoman Tracey Messick

Tracy is married and has two children. She is a volunteer at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro in the music and education ministries for over 21 years.

Tracy is a business owner. She owns Treble Makers Academy.

Tracey Messick is currently a city council member and Mayor Pro Tem.

As of September 5, 2023, Tracey Messick did not have a website or any information online.

Tracey Messick

- 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. 