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

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

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

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.

Housing & Urban Development

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

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

Public Safety

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.

Public Services

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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Russ Deen

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

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

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.

Wants to protect and update parks and recreational spaces.

- Wants to protect and update parks and recreational spaces.

Andy Harville

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Effingham Herald, Garvin enjoys service

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

- 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. 
