2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

The Citizen, Jessica Whelan announces her candidacy for Tyrone Town Council Post 1

Fayette County News, Jessica Whelan Candidate for Tyrone Council Post 1

Jessica is a 14-year resident of Tyrone. She is Christian.

Jessica is currently an office manager of a residential remodeling company.. She is a former credit union IS manager.

Jessica Whelan campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

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

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Believes in supporting police department with all funding required to maintain the highest level of training.

Said, "Tyrone is the gateway to Fayette County and our police officers not only provide a great service to our community but to the entire county.”

- Believes in supporting police department with all funding required to maintain the highest level of training.
- Said, "Tyrone is the gateway to Fayette County and our police officers not only provide a great service to our community but to the entire county.”

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Said, "With the increase in home values, a rollback would prevent an increase in property taxes while keeping the property tax income at the same level as the previous year,"

- Said, "With the increase in home values, a rollback would prevent an increase in property taxes while keeping the property tax income at the same level as the previous year,"

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Jessica Whelan

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

Fayette County News, Wil James Candidate for Tyrone Council Post 1

Wil was born in Belize and grew up in Chicago. He got his degree in business management from Wilberforce University. James moved to Tyrone in 1999.

Wil owned a mortgage company called New Horizon in Fort Lauderdale. He is a coach with the youth baseball team, football team, and Chairman for Tyrone Planning Commission,

Wil James' campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

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

Wil James

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

Wil was born in Belize and grew up in Chicago. He got his degree in business management from Wilberforce University. James moved to Tyrone in 1999. He is a coach with the youth baseball team, football team, and Chairman for Tyrone Planning Commission,

Wil owned a mortgage company called New Horizon in Fort Lauderdale.

Wil James' campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

- 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.

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