2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

"Mayoral candidate Corey Capone discusses strategy for rebuilding Leslie"

Information on Corey's personal background is not available at this time.

Corey is a retired green beret. He previously served in the military for 34 years.

Corey Capone's campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

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

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Intends to ensure the telephone museum is open when the railroad stop is in Leslie.

- Wants to bring a restaurant to Leslie.
- Intends to ensure the telephone museum is open when the railroad stop is in Leslie.

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Corey Capone

Corey Capone's campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics

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

- Corey plans to bring a restaurant to Leslie.
- Corey plans to ensure the telephone museum is open when the railroad stop is in Leslie.

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"Americus Times Recorder, Mayor Mathew Daniel discusses experience leading Leslie and future goals"

Matthew is from Leslie. He attended South Georgia Technical College. He has an associate's degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunication.

Matthew is a support engineer at NEOS Technologies, where he has worked since 2006. He previously worked at Harvey's Supermarkets.

Matthew Daniel is currently representing the Town of Leslie as mayor. He was elected in 2020 as mayor and has served one term. He served on the city council from 2017-2020.

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

Plans to open a market in town once re-elected.

- Plans to open a market in town once re-elected.
- Encourages future festivals in town.

Matthew Daniel

As of August 31, 2023, Matthew Daniel’s website did not contain information on this issue and Matthew Daniel did not complete our questionnaire.

- Matthew plans to open a market in town once re-elected.
- Matthew plans to encourage future festivals in town.

- 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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