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Jim Gilvin
NONPARTISAN
Jim Gilvin is running for Alpharetta Mayor.
Political background
Jim Gilvin is currently the mayor of Alpharetta. He was first elected in a special election in 2018 and has been in office for one and a quarter terms. He used to be a member of the Alpharetta city council, where he was elected in 2011.
Professional background
Jim owns a small business. He is a licensed real estate agent.
Personal background
Jim has lived in Alpharetta for nearly 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in finance from Georgia Southern University. He lives with his wife, Mary Anne, in the Windward subdivision. They have two children and attend Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church.
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Candidate website
Natural Resources & the Environment
- Supports preserving green spaces and improving recreational facilities and programs.
- As mayor, he helped pass the 2016 parks and greenspace bond, which led to the city buying more than 30 acres of park space and resulted in the Willis Park Pool renovation.
- Promises to complete "the final phase of connecting Alpharetta's Greenway with Forsyth County for a total of more than 20 miles, expanding the Alpha Loop through the west side of town eventually connecting to the Greenway and activating the recently acquired passive park spaces to make them easily accessible to residents."
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Candidate website
Housing & Urban Development
As of September 5, 2023, Jim Gilvin’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Public Safety
As of September 5, 2023, Jim Gilvin’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Public Services
- Supports the city's existing land use plan, which prioritizes "balanced growth."
- Wants to "maintain Alpharetta's position as the best place in Georgia to raise a family and build a business."
- As mayor, he helped increase the homestead exemption to $5,000 and $10,000 for seniors to reduce taxes for homeowners.
- As mayor, he helped revitalize the Northpoint Mall corridor and replace the vacant Sears building with a mixed use area that include public greenspaces and restaurants in a walkable environment.
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Candidate website
Transportation & Infrastructure
- Supports widening Old Milton Parkway and the GA 400 Flex Lane project to include a bus rapid transit component.
- Wants to reduce traffic and supports the upcoming congestion relief projects for Mayfield and Kimball Bridge Roads.
- As mayor, he supported the congestion relief projects on Rucker and Morris Roads.
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Candidate website