Flagpole, New Winterville Mayor Dodd Ferrelle’s Most Important Gig Yet

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Dodd is originally from Savannah, Georgia. He and his wife Cameron have three kids, and have lived in Winterville for the past 30 years.

Dodd is a local artist and musician. He also is an executive at Cameron & Barkley, an industrial supplier.

Winterville, Elected Officials

Dodd I. Ferrelle is currently mayor representing Winterville. He were first elected in 2016 and has been in office for two terms.

Plans to fix the flooding issues around the city.

- Wants to work to complete firefly trail.
- Plans to fix the flooding issues around the city.

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of August 28, 2023, Dodd I. Ferrelle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports increasing funding for first responders.

- Supports increasing funding for first responders.

Public Safety

Said, "I will work hard to protect the charm and character of this incredible city that we all love so dearly!"

Plans to appoint an arts/business council to create a new marketplace in the city.

Wants to apply for grants to support the local public schools.

Plans to begin building a new community center.

- Said, "I will work hard to protect the charm and character of this incredible city that we all love so dearly!"
- Plans to appoint an arts/business council to create a new marketplace in the city.
- Wants to apply for grants to support the local public schools.
- Plans to begin building a new community center.

Public Services

Wants to build more sidewalks and create a continuous walkway throughout the town.

- Wants to build more sidewalks and create a continuous walkway throughout the town.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Dodd I. Ferrelle

- 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. 