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11 Alive, 'Representation is really important' | Jonesboro voters elect the city's first Black mayor

The Clayton Crescent, Sartor sworn in as Jonesboro’s 1st Black mayor

Donya is from Georgia and has lived in the City of Jonesboro for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Emory University, a master's degree from Clark Atlanta University, and a PhD degree in education from Georgia State University.

Donya has worked in the field of education for 25 years. She currently works as an adjunct professor at University of West Georgia.

Donya L. Sartor is currently the Mayor. She was elected in 2023 and has been in office for one term. She previously served as a city council member.

Supports ordinances that protect green spaces.

- Supports ordinances that protect green spaces.
- Wants to create more bike lanes.

Natural Resources & the Environment

- Supports the diversification of housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to support the economic development of the city.

- Wants to support the economic development of the city.

Public Services

- Supports expanding wifi.
- Wants to create more sidewalks.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Donya L. Sartor

Donya is from Georgia and has lived in the City of Jonesboro for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Emory University. She earned a master's degree from Clark Atlanta University. She also earned a PhD degree education from Georgia State University.

Donya L. Sartor is currently the Mayor. She was elected in 2023 and has been in office for one term. She previously served as a city council member. Information on how many terms she served is not available.

- 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. 