Valdosta Daily Times, Miller-Cody running for Valdosta City Council

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Valdosta City, District 1

Vivian was born and raised in Lowndes County. She has lived in Lowndes County for 53 years. She attended Valdosta High School. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix. She is attending Capella University to pursue a master's degree in school counseling. She lives with her husband and children.

Vivian used to be a bus driver for Valdosta City Schools, a Classification Officer for the Lowndes County Sheriff's Department, a Branch Manager for a Community Recreation Center through LODAC, and a Manager for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Vivian Miller-Cody is currently the city councilwoman representing district one. She was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms.

WWALS Watershed Coalition, Valdosta passed resolution for Withlacoochee and Little River Water Trail 2018-04-05

As Councilwoman, said, "If we can come up with a plan to teach our tenants how to keep this area clean, it will make the area back to what it used to be in the ’70s."

Helped pass a resolution that created the Withlacoochee and Little River Water Trail.

- As Councilwoman, said, "If we can come up with a plan to teach our tenants how to keep this area clean, it will make the area back to what it used to be in the ’70s."
- Helped pass a resolution that created the Withlacoochee and Little River Water Trail.

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As of August 24, 2023, Vivian Miller-Cody’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Valdosta Daily Times, Leading the Way: Cody, South Health raise COVID-19 vaccine awareness

Promoted the COVID-19 vaccine within the Black and brown community.

- Promoted the COVID-19 vaccine within the Black and brown community.

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Valdosta Daily Times, Council member wants south side business options

Wanted to attract a new grocery store and new restaurants to the city's south side.

Supported a bank offering checking and savings options.

- Wanted to attract a new grocery store and new restaurants to the city's south side.
- Supported a bank offering checking and savings options.

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Vivian Miller-Cody

Valdosta Daily Times, New Face of LAMP: Shelter names new director

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Yurshema has a degree in biology from Valdosta State University, a nursing assistant certification from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, a degree in social work from Georiga Military College, and a degree in computer and information sciences and support services from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. She lives with her partner and their children.

Yurshema is the director of the Lowndes Associated Ministries to People (LAMP) homeless shelter. She has a background in law enforcement and special needs. She used to be a house supervisor at LAMP, a case manager at LAMP, and a programs assistant at LAMP.

Valdosta Daily Times, Candidates qualify for city elections

Yurshema Flanders's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

As of August 24, 2023, Yurshema Flanders did not have a website or any information online.

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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. 