The Blackshear Times, Herrin and Scott to face off for Patt’son seat, Milledge to fill term in Offerman

City of Patterson, GA, Council Members

The Blackshear Times, Brian Herrin sworn in

Brian is married and has four children. He has lived in Patterson for 13 years. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Blackshear.

Brian works as a senior environmental specialist at Rayonier.

Brian Herrin is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2022 and has been in office for one term.

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Plans "to collaborate with local organizations, businesses and families to highlight Patterson as a safe and nurturing place to raise a family."

- Plans "to collaborate with local organizations, businesses and families to highlight Patterson as a safe and nurturing place to raise a family."

Public Safety

Wants to "support local businesses within the county and surrounding areas by highlighting talents and trades that benefit small businesses."

- Wants to "support local businesses within the county and surrounding areas by highlighting talents and trades that benefit small businesses."

Public Services

Supports “completion of existing renovations and future renovations that will result in valuable resources for our community."

- Supports “completion of existing renovations and future renovations that will result in valuable resources for our community."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Brian Herrin

As of August 31, 2023, Brian Herrin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- "Supports completion of existing renovations and future renovations that will result in valuable resources for our community."

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Patterson

Policing

Quality of roads

Housing costs

Georgia

Economy

Energy & the Environment

City Council Member

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