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"Effingham Herald, Springfield City Council candidates talk issues and goals for city"

Leah is from Springfield, GA. She attended Georgia Southern University.

Leah is a social studies teacher at Effingham County Middle School.

Leah Weston Perkin's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Leah Weston Perkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Plans to attract new businesses, support local entrepreneurs, and create jobs, while maintaining a sense of community.

Plans to increase civic participation and engagement within the community. She proposes organizing town hall meetings, creating online platforms for feedback, or hosting community events.

- Plans to attract new businesses, support local entrepreneurs, and create jobs, while maintaining a sense of community.
- Plans to increase civic participation and engagement within the community. She proposes organizing town hall meetings, creating online platforms for feedback, or hosting community events.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Leah Weston Perkins

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

Information on Gary's professional background is not available at this time.

Gary Weitman is currently a city council member representing Springfield. He was originally elected in 1977, serving until 1981, before being elected again in 2011. He has served four terms.

As of August 31, 2023, Gary E. Weitman did not have a website or any information online.

"Effingham Herald, Springfield City Council candidates talk issues and goals for city

Plans to advocate for the hiring of a public works director.

- Plans to advocate for the hiring of a public works director.

Gary E. Weitman

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Justin H. Cribbs has a bachelor of science in chemistry from Armstrong Atlantic State University.  He is married and has two daughters. He is a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Justin H. Cribbs is an applications chemist for Johnson Matthey and is a board member of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority.

City of Springfield, Elected Officials

Justin H. Cribbs is currently a Council Member representing Springfield At-Large. He was first elected in 2013 and has been in office for three terms.

As of August 31, 2023, Justin H. Cribbs did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to support police officers and firefighters by ensuring they have modern equipment and good training

- Wants to support police officers and firefighters by ensuring they have modern equipment and good training

Effingham Herald, Springfield City Council candidates talk issues and goals for city

States, "The most important goal is an expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, as we are nearing capacity on this critical part of our infrastructure. We were able to reduce the millage rate this year, and I would love to reduce it further, while maintaining a fiscally responsible and balanced budget. I also look forward to proceeding with Ulmer Park renovations".

Supports safety improvements to the intersection on Hwy 21 Bypass and McCall Road and is wants to work with the Georgia Department of Transportation to get it done.

Wants to improve city walkability with sidewalks and walking trails.

- States, "The most important goal is an expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, as we are nearing capacity on this critical part of our infrastructure. We were able to reduce the millage rate this year, and I would love to reduce it further, while maintaining a fiscally responsible and balanced budget. I also look forward to proceeding with Ulmer Park renovations".
- Supports safety improvements to the intersection on Hwy 21 Bypass and McCall Road and is wants to work with the Georgia Department of Transportation to get it done.
- Wants to improve city walkability with sidewalks and walking trails.

Justin H. Cribbs

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

Steve is the vice president of hotel operations at Image Hotels, where he's worked since August 2007. He previously worked as a general manager at 2195 Operators, Inc.

"City of Springfield, Elected officials"

Steve Shealy is currently a city council member. He was elected in 2012 and has served three terms.

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

Plans to advocate for competitive benefits, competitive compensation and strong leadership.

- Plans to advocate for competitive benefits, competitive compensation and strong leadership.

Steve Shealy

- 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. 