2025 GA General Election

2025 Georgia Municipal Runoff

Blake Van Rainwater

James Auchincloss

Buket Urgen

Candidates set for November municipal elections in Habersham ...

Blake's campaign for Clarkesville City Council Member, Post 5 is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Blake Van Rainwater did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 