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Kris is a lifelong resident of Sumter County and has lived in Americus for 25 years. 

Kris owns and operates a construction business in Americus. 

Kris Bowden's campaign for Americus City Council Member, District 3 is his first entry into politics.

As of October 18, 2025, Kristopher Lee Bowden did not have a website or any information online.

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Kris Bowden runs for District 3 in Americus 

Believes city departments and employees are not being held accountable for their work.

- Believes city departments and employees are not being held accountable for their work.

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Wants to improve public safety by ensuring the police department is fully staffed and supported.

- Wants to improve public safety by ensuring the police department is fully staffed and supported.

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Wants to address aging infrastructure by repairing and maintaining streets.

- Wants to address aging infrastructure by repairing and maintaining streets.

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Kristopher Lee Bowden

Kristopher Lee Bowden's campaign for Americus City Council Member, District 3 is his first entry into politics.

Kristopher is a construction business owner. He has owned and operated his company in Americus for 25 years. 

Kristopher's campaign for Americus City Council Member, District 3 is his first entry into politics.

Plans to address aging infrastructure by repairing and maintaining streets.

Plans to address aging infrastructure, starting with repairing and maintaining streets.

Plans to improve public safety by ensuring the Police Department is fully staffed and supported.

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District 3 – Councilwoman Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Strayer University. She is married and has a daughter and eight grandchildren.

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Nicole is an assistant property manager for the Albany Housing Authority. She previously worked as a quality assurance supervisor at Taramack Foods, a supervisor at Tyson Foods, and an office manager at Dukes Edward Dukes.

Nicole has served on the Americus City Council representing District 3 since 2021.

As of October 18, 2025, Nicole Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith has served on the Americus City Council representing District 3 since 2021. She is a proud wife, daughter, and grandmother of eight. Her guiding motto, “Be and do the good you want to see in your community,” reflects her dedication to making a meaningful impact through service and leadership.

Nicole Smith has served on the Americus City Council representing District 3 since 2021. She is a passionate advocate for collaboration between residents, businesses, and city leaders to ensure Americus remains a welcoming and thriving city.

- 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. 