Canton Georgia, Grant, Bill

The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Canton’s first openly gay mayor ready to lead fast-growing city

As Mayor, planned and launch our trail system and expansion of the Etowah River Walk.

As council member, served on water & sewer master plan committee.

- As Mayor, planned and launch our trail system and expansion of the Etowah River Walk.
- As council member, served on water & sewer master plan committee.

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of August 28, 2023, Bill Grant’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Strongly supports Canton police department and community policing program.

- Strongly supports Canton police department and community policing program.

Public Safety

Completed 70% of "15-year Roadmap" projects in the first two years of implementation.

Wants to introduce an anti-discrimination ordinance and create a diversity task force.

Created "CanTeen" youth engagement council to inspire high school students to get involved in local government.

Worked with council, staff, and citizens to create and implement "Canton’s Roadmap for Success", a 15-year strategic business plan.

Worked with council and staff to update city charter, ethics ordinance, unified development code, and ordinances.

As Mayor, kept taxes and millage rate the lowest of any city in Cherokee County and the lowest in Canton’s history.

- Completed 70% of "15-year Roadmap" projects in the first two years of implementation.
- Wants to introduce an anti-discrimination ordinance and create a diversity task force.
- Created "CanTeen" youth engagement council to inspire high school students to get involved in local government.
- Worked with council, staff, and citizens to create and implement "Canton’s Roadmap for Success", a 15-year strategic business plan.
- Worked with council and staff to update city charter, ethics ordinance, unified development code, and ordinances.
- As Mayor, kept taxes and millage rate the lowest of any city in Cherokee County and the lowest in Canton’s history.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

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As of August 28, 2023, Andy Tubbs did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to create more affordable housing by fixing existing buildings instead of building new ones.

- Wants to create more affordable housing by fixing existing buildings instead of building new ones.

Wants use tax money to increase salaries of first responders who protect public safety.

- Wants use tax money to increase salaries of first responders who protect public safety.

Plans to introduce new community programs for veterans and the elderly.

- Plans to introduce new community programs for veterans and the elderly.

Andy Tubbs

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 
