Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Georgia Tech. He lives with his wife, Mary Hannah, and their two sons in Marietta. He is a leader at Stonebridge Church.

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Daniel currently works as the planning program coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

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Daniel Gaddis's campaign for Marietta City Council Member, District 3 is his first entry into politics.

Supports changing zoning ordinances and promoting economic development policies to encourage redevelopment along Roswell Street.

- Supports changing zoning ordinances and promoting economic development policies to encourage redevelopment along Roswell Street.

Economy

As of September 3, 2025, Daniel Gaddis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Opposes rezoning smaller, affordable homes for commercial property use.

- Opposes rezoning smaller, affordable homes for commercial property use.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes Marietta should prioritize residential safety over reducing commuter cut-through traffic.

- Believes Marietta should prioritize residential safety over reducing commuter cut-through traffic.

Public Safety

Supports "improved road diets" that include a mix of infrastructure for leisure walkers, cyclists, families, and runners.

Supports the establishment of silent train crossings in Ward 3 to reduce noise disruptions.

- Supports "improved road diets" that include a mix of infrastructure for leisure walkers, cyclists, families, and runners.
- Supports the establishment of silent train crossings in Ward 3 to reduce noise disruptions.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Daniel Gaddis

Daniel Gaddis earned a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Georgia Tech. He lives with his wife, Mary Hannah, and their two sons in Marietta. He is a leader at Stonebridge Church.

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

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- 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. 