The Covington News, Walden announces he will seek Covington mayor's seat

Tim is originally from Covington. He lives with his wife and has two children.

Tim is a board-certified crisis counselor. He councils across the area, primarily working with former soldiers and first-responders. He is also a pastor for Calvary Community Church and Tim Walden Ministries.

James "Tim" Walden Sr.'s campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of August 23, 2023, James "Tim" Walden Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Said that "multi family housing rentals is a problem as the tax base isn’t enough to support our schools and emergency services."

- Said that "multi family housing rentals is a problem as the tax base isn’t enough to support our schools and emergency services."

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Plans to further fund and support the local police department.

- Plans to further fund and support the local police department.

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Wants to improve infrastructure in the city to support a higher volume of traffic and commerce.

- Wants to improve infrastructure in the city to support a higher volume of traffic and commerce.

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James "Tim" Walden Sr.

As of August 23, 2023, James "Tim" Walden Sr. did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Tim is from Covington, Georgia. He lives with his wife in the area and has two children.

James "Tim" Walden Sr.'s campaign for mayor of Covington is his first entry into politics.

James Walden Sr. is from Covington, Georgia. He lives with his wife in the area and has two children.

James Walden Sr. is a board-certified crisis counselor. He councils across the area, primarily working with former soldiers and first-responders. He is also a pastor for Calvary Community Church and Tim Walden Ministries.

James Walden Sr.'s campaign for mayor of Covington is his first entry into politics.

- 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. 

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As of October 13, 2023, James "Tim" Walden Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

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