2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

BrookhavenGA, District 1 Council Representative

Linley is originally from St. Simon's Island, Georgia. She has lived in Brookhaven for 25 years. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from Emory University and a law degree from Georgia State University. She lives with her husband and son.

Linley is the founder of The Linley Jones Firm, PC, practices law in Buckhead, and appears as a senior legal analyst for CNN. She used to be the political editor of the Georgia State Law Review and a Senate page for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C.

Linley Jones is currently the city council member representing District 1. She was first elected in 2015  and has been in office for two terms. She was elected Mayor Pro Tem by her fellow council members in 2022.

Wants to improve Brookhaven’s parks and expand greenspace.

- Wants to improve Brookhaven’s parks and expand greenspace.

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As of November 10, 2023, Linley Jones did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports increasing the walkability of Brookhaven.

- Supports increasing the walkability of Brookhaven.
- Plans to address traffic concerns.

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BrookhavenGA, Planning Commission-Michael Diaz

Michael has a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering and a master's degree in biological engineering from the University of Georgia.

Michael is vice president-area manager at Arcadis. He used to be the assistant vice president-area manager at Arcadis and a client service manager, senior project manager, and senior construction manager at CH2M. He also has experience as a senior project manager and as senior construction manager at Jordon, Jones & Goulding/Jacobs.

Michael Diaz is currently Brookhaven Planning Commissioner. He was appointed in 2017 and has served two terms.

As of November 10, 2023, Michael Diaz did not have a website or any information online.

Michael Diaz

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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Brookhaven City Council Member Runoff, District 1

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