2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Bernard is married and has three children. He earned bachelor's degree in business from Morehouse College. He is originally from Greenville, SC.

Bernard is a day trader and a consultant to GM. He worked at North American Bancard as the AVP of Metro Atlanta from 2004 to 2017.

Bernard Smith Jr.'s campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of August 28, 2023, Bernard Smith Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Wants to ban all metal and lethal bullets.

Supports imposing a penalty of imprisonment for one year for possessing a real bullet.

- Wants to ban all metal and lethal bullets.
- Supports imposing a penalty of imprisonment for one year for possessing a real bullet.

Public Safety

Wants to end "the waste of funds for investment projects like the Privi complex ... and rezoning projects like Seaquest."

Promises to implement a Challenge Program for all under-scoring children from K-12.

- Wants to end "the waste of funds for investment projects like the Privi complex ... and rezoning projects like Seaquest."
- Plans to hire "a real city manager."
- Wants to bring businesses to the city.
- Promises to implement a Challenge Program for all under-scoring children from K-12.

Public Services

Promises to invest in repaving the streets.

- Promises to invest in repaving the streets.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Bernard Smith Jr.

As of August 28, 2023, Bernard Smith Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue and Bernard Smith Jr. did not complete our questionnaire.

Dele earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She earned her first Master's in Public Administration degree from Baruch College, and her second master's degree in creative writing from Antioch University, Los Angeles.

Dele is a leadership, strategy, policy, and systems expert with experience across local government, state government, nonprofits, and public-private partnerships. She currently works at GovHR USA as Senior Vice President.

Dele Lowman's campaign for mayor is her first entry into politics.

Wants to expand recreational opportunities.

Plans to develop accessible "third places" throughout the city, which are places where people spend time between home (‘first’ place) and work (‘second’ place).

- Wants to expand recreational opportunities.
- Plans to develop accessible "third places" throughout the city, which are places where people spend time between home (‘first’ place) and work (‘second’ place).

Promises to pursue all available means to increase owner-occupied households and limit investor ownership.

Supports establishing neighborhood improvement program.

Plans to institute anti-displacement fund for homeowners struggling to pay property taxes.

Wants to explore the creation of a Community Land Bank.

- Promises to pursue all available means to increase owner-occupied households and limit investor ownership.
- Supports establishing neighborhood improvement program.
- Wants to establish Tenants Council.
- Plans to institute anti-displacement fund for homeowners struggling to pay property taxes.
- Wants to explore the creation of a Community Land Bank.

Plans to institute Quality of Life/Livability Court to prioritize life safety and public health nuisances.

Supports strict enforcement of city ordinances, codes, and fines for flagrant or repeat violators.

Promises to fund DeKalb County law enforcement personnel designated to Stonecrest.

Wants to develop community-based violence intervention programs.

- Plans to institute Quality of Life/Livability Court to prioritize life safety and public health nuisances.
- Supports strict enforcement of city ordinances, codes, and fines for flagrant or repeat violators.
- Promises to fund DeKalb County law enforcement personnel designated to Stonecrest.
- Wants to develop community-based violence intervention programs.

Plans to develop Stonecrest Arts, Culture, & Innovation District using asset based community development.

Wants to implement public-private partnership (P3) economic development model.

Supports establishing workforce development aligned with local industry.

Promises to use Community Benefits Agreements to support favorable development.

- Plans to develop Stonecrest Arts, Culture, & Innovation District using asset based community development.
- Wants to implement public-private partnership (P3) economic development model.
- Supports establishing workforce development aligned with local industry.
- Promises to use Community Benefits Agreements to support favorable development.

Supports MARTA rail expansion and transit-oriented development.

Wants to maintain up-to-date timeline of planned repaving, streetlight and sidewalk installation, etc.

Plans to establish Clean Streets jobs program to keep Stonecrest clean.

- Supports MARTA rail expansion and transit-oriented development.
- Wants to maintain up-to-date timeline of planned repaving, streetlight and sidewalk installation, etc.
- Plans to establish Clean Streets jobs program to keep Stonecrest clean.

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Dele Lowman

Dele earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She earned her first Master's Degree in Public Administration from Baruch College. She earned her second Master's Degree in Creative Writing from Antioch University, Los Angeles.

Dele Lowman's campaign for Stonecrest Mayor is her first entry into politics.

- Wants to expand recreational opportunities.
- Plans to develop accessible "third places" throughout the city: Third places is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg and refers to places where people spend time between home (‘first’ place) and work (‘second’ place).

- Plans to institute Quality of Life/Livability Court to prioritize life safety and public health nuisances.
- Supports strict enforcement of city ordinances, codes, and fines for flagrant or repeat violators.
- Promises to fund DeKalb County law enforcement personnel designated to Stonecrest.
- Wants to develop community-based violence intervention program.

Diane has volunteered with United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Be Someone Inc, Beverly Cunningham Foundation, American Businesswomen’s Association, Eastern Star, NAACP member, ACLU. Diane has two children and three grandchildren. 

Diane holds a PhD degree in human resources management. She earned a master’s degree in eCommerce, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Diane is the owner of Diane Adoma Consulting LLC, a professional management firm, specializing in training, communications, and marketing. She is currently a Public Information and Communications Coordinator subcontractor for the Georgia Department Of Transportation project in DeKalb County. Her past work experience spans more than 25 years with fortune 500 firms such as CNN, AT&T, and others.

Diane Adoma was a city council member from 2017 to 2019, and was elected as mayor pro tem from 2017 to 2018.

Promises to protect creeks and waterways.

Supports creating feasible cell tower locations.

Wants to establish a 5 year Environmental and Sustainability Plan.

- Promises to protect creeks and waterways.
- Plans to maintain existing parks.
- Wants to continue fighting Metro Green.
- Supports creating feasible cell tower locations.
- Wants to establish a 5 year Environmental and Sustainability Plan.

As of August 23, 2023, Diane Adoma’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to work with existing businesses to ensure their retention.

Wants to attract new businesses to move to the city.

Supports promoting the city as a tourist destination.

Wants to "seek partnerships and assistance from civic, non-profit, and governmental organizations to raise awareness and drive people to Stonecrest."

- Plans to work with existing businesses to ensure their retention.
- Wants to attract new businesses to move to the city.
- Supports promoting the city as a tourist destination.
- Wants to "seek partnerships and assistance from civic, non-profit, and governmental organizations to raise awareness and drive people to Stonecrest."

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Diane Adoma

Diane has volunteered with United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Be Someone Inc, Beverly Cunningham Foundation, American Businesswomen’s Association, Eastern Star, NAACP member, ACLU. Diane has two children and three grandchildren. Her daughter is a graduate of Stanford University and a pediatrician. Her son is a local business owner and a member of Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church. 

Diane holds a PhD Degree in Human Resources Management. She earned a Master’s in eCommerce. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.

Diane Adoma was a Pro Tem for 9 months during 2017 and 2018. She also was a City Council Member during 2017 and 2019.

As of August 23, 2023, Diane Adoma’s website did not contain information on this issue and Diane Adoma did not complete our questionnaire.

- Plans to work with existing businesses to ensure their retention.
- Wants to attract new businesses to move to the city.
- Supports promoting the city as a tourist destination: "seek partnerships and assistance from civic, non-profit, and governmental organizations to raise awareness and drive people to Stonecrest."

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Jazzmin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Albany State University. She earned a Master of Public Administration degree in government and nonprofit management from DeVry University. 

Jazzmin is a member of the Albany State University National Alumni Association, ASU DeKalb Alumni Chapter, DeKalb Chapter of the NAACP as well a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She serves as President of the National Conference of State Fleet Administrators.

She and her husband have one son. The Cobbles have been residents of the Stonecrest/Lithonia area for the more than 12 years.

Jazzmin worked in state government for over 12 years for the Departments of Human Resources, Community Health, Public Health and Audits and Accounts. Currently, she serves as the Director of Fleet Management.

Jazzmin Cobble has served as mayor since 2022, and is currently finishing her first term. Previously, she served as a city council member for the city of Stonecrest.

As city council member, supported legislation to protect and preserve the communities with careful and environmentally conscious zoning decisions.

- As city council member, supported legislation to protect and preserve the communities with careful and environmentally conscious zoning decisions.

As of August 23, 2023, Jazzmin Cobble’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to fund a Police Liaison position to lead the development of a transition plan for police services.

- Plans to fund a Police Liaison position to lead the development of a transition plan for police services.

Plans to strengthen the reliability, reputation and presence of the Mayor's office throughout the community by "building relationships with our residential, business, federal/state/county/local governments, faith based, civic, educational and labor partners to."

Wants to engage with business owners throughout the community to build a strong economy for the city.

Plans to streamline processes and identify efficiencies that make doing business with Stonecrest simpler.

Created a committee for providing input on the program administration of the American Rescue Plan Funds.

- Plans to strengthen the reliability, reputation and presence of the Mayor's office throughout the community by "building relationships with our residential, business, federal/state/county/local governments, faith based, civic, educational and labor partners to."
- Wants to engage with business owners throughout the community to build a strong economy for the city.
- Plans to streamline processes and identify efficiencies that make doing business with Stonecrest simpler.
- Created a committee for providing input on the program administration of the American Rescue Plan Funds.

Wants to use the results of the 2023 Public Works Study to create a transition plan for public works services.

- Wants to use the results of the 2023 Public Works Study to create a transition plan for public works services.

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Jazzmin Cobble

Jazzmin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Albany State University. She earned a Master of Public Administration Degree in Government and Nonprofit Management from DeVry University. 

Jazzmin is a member of the Albany State University National Alumni Association, ASU DeKalb Alumni Chapter, DeKalb Chapter of the NAACP as well a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She serves as President of the National Conference of State Fleet Administrators.

She and her husband are the proud parents of one son. The Cobbles have been residents of the Stonecrest/Lithonia area for the more than 12 years.

Jazzmin worked in State government for 12+ years through the Departments of Human Resources, Community Health, Public Health and Audits and Accounts. Currently, she serves as the Director of Fleet Management.

Jazzmin Cobble serves as a Mayor since 2022, as a result of a special election. She is currently finishing her first term. Previously, she served as the District 3 City Councilwoman for the City of Stonecrest.

- Supported legislation to protect and preserve the communities with careful and environmentally conscious zoning decisions as a Member of the Council.

As of August 23, 2023, Jazzmin Cobble’s website did not contain information on this issue and Jazzmin Cobble did not complete our questionnaire.

- Plans to strengthen the reliability, reputation and presence of the Mayor's office throughout the community by: "building relationships with our residential, business, federal/state/county/local governments, faith based, civic, educational and labor partners to."
- Created a committee for providing input on the program administration of the American Rescue Plan Funds.
- Wants to engage with business owners throughout the community to build a strong economy for the city.
- Plans to streamline processes and identify efficiencies that make doing business with Stonecrest simpler.

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Kirby holds bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University in electrical engineering technology. He also earned master of business administration degree from Strayer University. He lives in Stonecrest since 2018.

Kirby served in the US Army for 20 years, from 1982 to 2002. He currently works at Walden University as a practitioner scholar in business administration and management since 2010.

Kirby Frazier Jr.'s campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of August 28, 2023, Kirby Frazier Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to ensure the availability of affordable housing.

- Wants to ensure the availability of affordable housing.

Kirby Frazier Jr.

As of August 28, 2023, Kirby Frazier Jr. did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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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