The Covington News, Morgan says he’ll run for Covington mayor

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As of August 23, 2023, Kenneth L. Morgan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports a city that is "inclusive, sustainable, and equitable."

Wants every citizen of Covington to have "equal access to high-quality public services, green spaces, good jobs, and affordable housing."

- Supports a city that is "inclusive, sustainable, and equitable."
- Wants every citizen of Covington to have "equal access to high-quality public services, green spaces, good jobs, and affordable housing."

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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Kenneth L. Morgan

The Covington News, Threets announces candidacy for Covington Mayor seat

The Citizens Serving Rockdale and Newton Counties, Threets is fourth candidate to announce for Covington mayor

As of August 23, 2023, Eric D. Threets’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of August 23, 2023, Eric D. Threets did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to create "initiatives to stimulate our youth, leading to higher matriculation rates, as well as preparing youth for post-secondary educational goals and aspirations."

Said that "revenue growth is necessary to expand the city and secure its infrastructure."

Wants to attract new talent and promising businesses to the Covington area.

- Wants to create "initiatives to stimulate our youth, leading to higher matriculation rates, as well as preparing youth for post-secondary educational goals and aspirations."
- Said that "revenue growth is necessary to expand the city and secure its infrastructure."
- Wants to attract new talent and promising businesses to the Covington area.

Eric D. Threets

The Covington News, Felton Hudson declares for Covington mayor election

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

Opposes recent zoning laws established by the city that are "very bleak and destructive of value."

Wants to reduce current property taxes for residents of the city.

Wants to preserve home values and low tax rates while developing new housing options.

- Opposes recent zoning laws established by the city that are "very bleak and destructive of value."
- Wants to reduce current property taxes for residents of the city.
- Wants to preserve home values and low tax rates while developing new housing options.

Felton Hudson

The Covington News, Fleeta Baggett announces campaign for mayor of Covington

As of August 30, 2023, Fleeta Baggett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to update infrastructure and create more housing.

- Wants to update infrastructure and create more housing.

Wants to bring more small business to Covington.

- Wants to bring more small business to Covington.

Fleeta Baggett

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

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

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."

Plans to further fund and support the local police department.

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

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.

James "Tim" Walden Sr.

- 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. 
