2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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The True Citizen,  Local candidates weigh in on their bids for office 

WJBF,  Former councilwoman Portia Washington vying for Waynesboro Mayor seat 

Portia is a native of Waynesboro, Georgia. She has an associate's degree in early childhood education from Augusta Technical College and a bachelor's degree in history from Paine College. She graduated from Waynesboro High School. She has grown children.

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

Portia L. Washington used to be a Waynesboro City Council member. She was first elected in 2010 and was in office for one term. She ran for Mayor of Waynesboro in 2014 and 2017 but did not win either.

As of August 31, 2023, Portia L. Washington did not have a website or any information online.

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Advocates for getting more government grants for Waynesboro.

- Wants more government transparency.
- Advocates for getting more government grants for Waynesboro.

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Portia L. Washington

As of October 20, 2023, Portia L. Washington did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of August 31, 2023, Portia L. Washington’s website did not contain information on this issue and Portia L. Washington did not complete our questionnaire.

As of August 31, 2023, Portia L. Washington did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Waynesboro GA, Staff Directory: City Council

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

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

Vickey Bates is currently a city council member. She was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term.

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

Wants to bring more business and job opportunities to Waynesboro.

Advocates for the city council and city commission to meet more regularly.

- Wants to bring more business and job opportunities to Waynesboro.
- Advocates for the city council and city commission to meet more regularly.

Supports more investment in and improvement to the city's infrastructure.

- Supports more investment in and improvement to the city's infrastructure.

Vickey Bates

As of October 20, 2023, Vickey Bates did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Vickey Bates is currently a member of Waynesboro City Council representing Ward 3, Post 3. She was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term.

As of August 31, 2023, Vickey Bates did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

- 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.

Waynesboro City Council Member, District 3

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