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Stone Mountain, City of Stone Mountain 2023 General Election City Council Candidates

Decaturish, Candidate Q&A – Stone Mountain City Council Post 6 candidate Ryan Smith

Ryan lives in Stone Mountain. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University.

Ryan is a realtor since 2015. He previously was a product manager at Alfa Laval Celleco Inc/ GL&V.

Ryan M. Smith's campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics. He previously ran in 2019, but did not win.

Wanted previously to install "nicer matching signs with lights, pave parking lots, add additional lights, and restrooms" in the city park.

- Wanted previously to install "nicer matching signs with lights, pave parking lots, add additional lights, and restrooms" in the city park.

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of August 28, 2023, Ryan M. Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wanted previously to continue the development of downtown area.

- Supported previously business growth.
- Wanted previously to continue the development of downtown area.

Public Services

Supported previously installing road signs on all major roads entering and exiting the city stating you have arrived or you just left of city.

- Supported previously installing road signs on all major roads entering and exiting the city stating you have arrived or you just left of city.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Ryan M. Smith

Ryan is a realtor since 2015. He previously was a product manager at Alfa Laval Celleco Inc/ GL&V from 1982 to 2007.

Ryan M. Smith's campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics. He previously ran in 2019 and did not win.

- Previously wanted to install "nicer matching signs with lights, pave parking lots, add additional lights, and restrooms" in the city park.

As of August 28, 2023, Ryan M. Smith did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Previously wanted to supported business growth.
- Previously wanted to continue the development of downtown area.

- Previously supported installing road signs on all major roads entering and exiting the city stating you have arrived or you just left of city.

- 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. 