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As of August 23, 2023, Edgar "Nicky" Tooley did not have a website.

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Edgar "Nicky" Tooley

Valdosta Daily Times, Payton seeks representative seat

As of August 23, 2023, Alvin Payton Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to implement affordable healthcare.

Said he would focus on "felony voting reform, human trafficking and raising the minimum wage."

- Wants to implement affordable healthcare.
- Said he would focus on "felony voting reform, human trafficking and raising the minimum wage."

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Alvin Payton Jr.

As of August 23, 2023, Bill Love did not have a website or any information online.

Bill Love

As of August 29, 2023, Nick "Big Nick" Harden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to tackle high crime rates by increasing job openings and availabilities in the city.

Supports progressive policing tactics that would address issues of mental health in the community.

Said that "crime arises from desperate circumstances and financial struggle" which must be solved by the city government.

- Plans to tackle high crime rates by increasing job openings and availabilities in the city.
- Supports progressive policing tactics that would address issues of mental health in the community.
- Said that "crime arises from desperate circumstances and financial struggle" which must be solved by the city government.

Nick "Big Nick" Harden

- 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. 
