Juan Arias

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Juan Arias has been a Bloomingdale resident for almost three years and runs an interior shop, Bloomingdale Sewtech. Before retiring, he worked for Gulfstream Aerospace for 22 years in various positions, working his way up to project manager. Arias said he often hosts luncheons for Bloomingdale's fire fighters, police department and other city workers and is eager to give back to the community.

Juan is the owner of Bloomingdale Sewtech, an interior shop he founded with former Gulfstream Aerospace colleagues. He previously worked at Gulfstream Aerospace for 22 years, where he held various positions and eventually became a project manager.

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Juan is currently a member of the Bloomingdale City Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He is chair of the Seniors/Special Events Committee.

Believes affordability in housing decreases when outside investors and speculators become involved.

Economy

Supports Ald. Daniel La Spata's proposal to reintroduce a housing initiative with a less "eye-popping" fee structure.

Public Services

Believes affordability decreases when outside investors and speculators enter the market.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 3, 2025, Juan Arias did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Believes affordability in housing is diminished by outside investors and speculators.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Delores D Rosanne Hearn

Glenda Key

Glenda is a business owner and caregiver. She owned a hair salon, where she provided free haircuts to senior citizens before the COVID-19 pandemic. After closing her salon, she became her mother's caretaker and now also helps with her husband's contracting business, Key Custom Construction.

Glenda is currently the vice mayor of Bloomingdale. She was first elected to the city council in 2021.

As of September 3, 2025, Glenda Key did not have a website or any information online.

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As vice mayor, proposed a new Town Center park to enhance community enjoyment and beautify Bloomingdale, with plans for a splash pad, basketball court, playground, food truck stop, and picnic seating.

Jimmy Kerby

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Jimmy Kerby (Incumbent, currently Vice Mayor) also serves as the budget/finance chair and oversees personnel, public safety, water and sewer as well as general services.

As of September 3, 2025, Jimmy Kerby did not have a website or any information online.

As a council member, voted against the request for a new apartment complex in Bloomingdale.

As a city council member, voted to approve a site plan for construction.

Paula Bunton Knox

Rodney West

Terry Jones

Thomas Tommy Greene

- 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. 