2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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The Georgia Virtue, Guyton Police Officer Caught Lying on Traffic Stop…by Motorist’s Dash Camera

Andy is a long-time resident of Guyton. He is a volunteer at the fire department.

Andy is a photographer, and mainly photographs automobiles.

Andy Harville’s campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Active critic of Guyton police and plans to restructure the department.

Wants to increase government transperancy for citizens by making job performance reviews mandatory.

Supports reducing regulations on firearms.

- Active critic of Guyton police and plans to restructure the department.
- Wants to increase government transperancy for citizens by making job performance reviews mandatory.
- Supports reducing regulations on firearms.

Public Safety

Wants to protect and update parks and recreational spaces.

- Wants to protect and update parks and recreational spaces.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Andy Harville

As of August 31, 2023, Andy Harville did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Active critic of Guyton police and plans to restructure the department
- Wants to increase government transperancy for citizens by making job performance reviews mandatory
- Supports reducing regulations on firearms

- Wants to protect and update parks and recreational spaces

Andy is a photographer, who mainly photographs automobiles.

Issuu, Smalls Funeral Home: Family Serving Families

Effingham Herald, Garvin enjoys service

Effingham Herald, Guyton mayoral candidates talk issues, TSPLOST, and business

Michael is the youngest of nine children and is originally from Evans County, Georgia. He first moved to Guyton when he was 10.

Michael is the Founder/CEO of Smalls Funeral Home. Before this, he served six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

Michael A. Garvin was first appointed mayor in 2004 after the previous mayor passed away. In 2008, he was elected, serving two terms in total. In 2019, Michael ran for mayor once again, but did not win.

As of August 31, 2023, Michael A. Garvin did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to support the growth of recreational spaces in Guyton.

- Plans to support the growth of recreational spaces in Guyton.

Said, "I would like to resolve the sewer issue that the city is faced with because it's much needed to continue future growth."

Wants to fix the drainage system and improve the sewage plans of new constructions.

Supports the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), but wants to implement some other form of tax relief in return.

- Said, "I would like to resolve the sewer issue that the city is faced with because it's much needed to continue future growth."
- Wants to fix the drainage system and improve the sewage plans of new constructions.
- Supports the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), but wants to implement some other form of tax relief in return.

Michael A. Garvin

Michael A. Garvin was first appointed mayor in 2004 after the previous mayor passed away. In 2008, he was elected, serving two terms in total. In 2019, Michael ran for mayor once again, losing to Guyton's incumbent mayor, Russell Deen.

As of August 31, 2023, Michael A. Garvin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Plans to support the growth of recreational spaces in Guyton

- He said, "I would like to resolve the sewer issue that the city is faced with because it's much needed to continue future growth."
- Wants to fix the drainage system and improve the sewage plans of new constructions
- Supports Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), but wants to implement some other form of tax relief in return

All Around Georgia,  Guyton Mayor Tells Citizens “Your Input is Not Necessary” Sparking Recall Effort

Information about Russ Deen’s personal background is not available at this time.

Information about Russ Deen’s professional background is not available at this time.

Russ Deen is currently Mayor representing Guyton. He was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term.

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

Savannah Morning News, With new 100-home subdivision, businesses on the way, Guyton is ready for growth

As mayor, started new housing development projects, planning for over 100 homes and making room for a recreation center.

- As mayor, started new housing development projects, planning for over 100 homes and making room for a recreation center.

As mayor, supported and implemented a mask mandate relating to COVID-19.

- As mayor, supported and implemented a mask mandate relating to COVID-19.

Works to unify the entire code of ordinances.

Wants to make the code of ordinances digitally available for citizens and staff to improve transparency.

- Works to unify the entire code of ordinances.
- Wants to make the code of ordinances digitally available for citizens and staff to improve transparency.

Supports the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to fund infrastructure.

- Supports the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to fund infrastructure.

Russ Deen

As of August 31, 2023, Russ Deen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Started new housing development projects during his term, planning for over 100 homes and making room for recreation center

- During COVID, supported and implemented mask mandate

- Currently in the process of unifying our entire code of ordinances and making them digitally available for citizens and staff to improve transparency

- Supports Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) to fund infrastructure

- 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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