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.

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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.

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.

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.

Wants to address aging infrastructure by repairing and maintaining streets.

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

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.

- 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. 