La Grange News, Williams announces candidacy for West Point mayor

DeeDee is originally from West Point, GA. She holds degrees in mathematics and business from LaGrange College.

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DeeDee has worked in team relations at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating Systems since 2019.

Valley Times News, Williams Appointed to West Point City Council

DeeDee Godwin Williams is an appointed member of city council member. She was appointed in 2019.

Wants to create parks and recreation facilities.

- Wants to create parks and recreation facilities.

Natural Resources & the Environment

- Supports more residential development.
- Wants to create more affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 31, 2023, DeeDee Godwin Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Supports increasing diversity in the industrial base.

Plans to address economic and workforce development to attract more industry.

- Wants to improve the school system.
- Supports increasing diversity in the industrial base.
- Plans to address economic and workforce development to attract more industry.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

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DeeDee Godwin Williams

Steve is married and has two children. He studied at Kennesaw State University.

Steve has been the owner of SewingMachine.com since 1983.

Zoom info, Steve Tramell

Steve Tramell is currently the Mayor. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms.

Lagrange News, Mayor Steve Tramell talks up city’s progress at West Point Rotary Club

As Mayor, made improvements to the 8th Avenue Park by installing a new playground and improving the walking trail.

- As Mayor, made improvements to the 8th Avenue Park by installing a new playground and improving the walking trail.

Supports the construction of more market-rate residential properties.

- Supports the construction of more market-rate residential properties.

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

Plans to pave portions of some streets in the city, including Avenue C, Avenue E, East 7th Street and others.

Wants to replace a water intake and pump station.

- Plans to build three new roundabouts.
- Supports the creation of new sidewalks.
- Plans to pave portions of some streets in the city, including Avenue C, Avenue E, East 7th Street and others.
- Wants to replace a water intake and pump station.

Steve Tramell

- 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. 