Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News, Waleska swears in new mayor Lamb

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Mary Helen Lamb is currently the mayor of Waleska. She was appointed mayor in 2019 after the previous mayor resigned, and has served one term. She previously served on the Waleska city council.

As of August 31, 2023, Mary Helen Lamb did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 