2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

Chris Raiford Announces Campaign To Seek Richmond Hill City Council Seat

Chris Raiford in the running for RH Post 3 seat

Christopher Raiford has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia, a master's degree in business administration from St. Leo University, and a Ph.D. in business management from Walden University.

As of October 21, 2023, Christopher Raiford did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Christopher Raiford's campaign for City Council Member, Post 4 of the City of Richmond Hill is his first entry into politics.

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

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Christopher Raiford

Christopher Raiford has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia, a Master's Degree in Business Administration from St. Leo University, and his Ph.D. in business management from Walden University.

As of October 17, 2023, Christopher Raiford did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

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

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Former Richmond Hill city councilman to run again

Candidate Profile: Van Hunter

Van Hunter has a degree from Middle Georgia College. He lives with his wife and four children in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

Van Hunter previously worked at ADP, Bunker-Ramo, IBM, Alpha Computers, and was self-employed. He served in the United States Army.

Van Hunter has previously served as Councilman of Richmond Hill from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2010 to 2014. He has served two terms.

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

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Van Hunter

Van Hunter previously worked at the United States Army, ADP, Bunker-Ramo, IBM, Alpha Computers, and was self-employed.

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

As of October 25, 2023, Van Hunter did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of October 24, 2023, Van Hunter did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of October 21, 2023, Van Hunter did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Van Hunter has previously served as Councilman of Richmond Hill from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2010 to 2014.

As of October 17, 2023, Van Hunter did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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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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