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Groundswell, Leon Childs

Leon lives in LaGrange with his siblings, wife, and family.

Leon works as a community engagement associate at Groundswell.

Leon Childs Jr. first ran for city council in 2022 during a special election and was elected. He has served for one year.

As of August 23, 2023, Leon Childs, Jr did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to focus on bringing a variety of resources to the community like education and fresh food.

Plans to launch intervention programs for the young adults in the district that would deter them from participating in crimes.

Said, “I am here to levelize and equal the playing field and also bring opportunities to all of the citizens of District 2."

- Wants to focus on bringing a variety of resources to the community like education and fresh food.
- Plans to launch intervention programs for the young adults in the district that would deter them from participating in crimes.
- Said, “I am here to levelize and equal the playing field and also bring opportunities to all of the citizens of District 2."

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Leon Childs, Jr

As of August 23, 2023, Leon Childs, Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue and Leon Childs, Jr did not complete our questionnaire.

- Wants to focus on bringing a variety of resources to the community like education and fresh food
- Plans to launch intervention programs for the young adults in the district that would deter them from participating in crimes
- He said, “I am here to levelize and equal the playing field and also bring opportunities to all of the citizens of District 2."

- 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. 