"Mayoral candidate Corey Capone discusses strategy for rebuilding Leslie"

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

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.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Corey Capone

LinkedIn

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

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

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

- 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. 
