2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Information on Kerry's personal background is not available at this time.

Kerry Hetherington is a clinic coordinator and financial counselor. She currently works at Northside Hospital. She is also a nonprofit organization management professional who has worked with the Snellville Tourism and Trade Association, the Arts Commission, and the Planning Commission.

Kerry Hetherington's campaign for city council member of Snellville is her first entry into politics.

As of August 29, 2023, Kerry Hetherington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Said she plans to "keep citizens safe by supporting the needs of our police officers."

- Said she plans to "keep citizens safe by supporting the needs of our police officers."

Public Safety

Said she wants to "maintain a high level of city services while keeping property taxes low."

Supports funding and sponsorship of the local art community.

Wants to revitalize the Towne Center to boost the local economy.

Plans to attract new businesses into the existing buildings in order to increase the commercial tax base.

- Said she wants to "maintain a high level of city services while keeping property taxes low."
- Supports funding and sponsorship of the local art community.
- Wants to revitalize the Towne Center to boost the local economy.
- Plans to attract new businesses into the existing buildings in order to increase the commercial tax base.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Kerry Hetherington

As of October 3, 2023, Kerry Hetherington’s website did not contain information on this issue and Kerry Hetherington did not complete our questionnaire.

As of August 29, 2023, Kerry Hetherington’s website did not contain information on this issue and Kerry Hetherington did not complete our questionnaire.

Snellville, Government 

Solange Destang is originally from the Netherlands. She has received a bachelor of education degree and a master's degree in English. She currently lives in Snellville.

Solange Destang is a high school teacher. She currently works at South Gwinnett High School and has worked in public education for more than 20 years.

Solange Destang is currently the Snellville city council member representing Post 2. She was elected in 2019 and has served one term.

As of August 29, 2023, Solange Destang’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increased availability of affordable housing.

Opposes an excess of multi-family rental properties that make it more difficult for citizens to purchase homes.

- Supports increased availability of affordable housing.
- Opposes an excess of multi-family rental properties that make it more difficult for citizens to purchase homes.

Said she is committed to "maintaining and improving the high level of city services while keeping taxes as low as possible."

Wants to increase equity and inclusion initiatives within the government and greater city of Snellville.

Plans to establish a citizens advisory committee to incorporate civilian input into municipal decision making.

Supports the funding and construction of a new youth center in the city.

Supports a more unified celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.

Supports increased funding for grants towards small businesses in Snellville.

- Said she is committed to "maintaining and improving the high level of city services while keeping taxes as low as possible."
- Wants to increase equity and inclusion initiatives within the government and greater city of Snellville.
- Plans to establish a citizens advisory committee to incorporate civilian input into municipal decision making.
- Supports the funding and construction of a new youth center in the city.
- Supports a more unified celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.
- Supports increased funding for grants towards small businesses in Snellville.

Wants to increase funding and resources for lighting along major streets in the city.

- Wants to increase funding and resources for lighting along major streets in the city.

Solange Destang

Solange Destang is originally from the Netherlands. She has received a Bachelor of Education degree and a Master's degree in English. She currently lives in Snellville.

As of August 29, 2023, Solange Destang’s website did not contain information on this issue and Solange Destang did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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.

City Council Member, Post 2

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Public Safety

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure