Michael Spec Hosti

Tybee Island City Council approved raises for councilmembers

Michael is the co-owner of Cockspur Grill. He previously worked in maintenance for over 30 years and served as the facility manager at Fort Pulaski.

Michael is currently a Tybee Island City Council member. He was elected in 2019 and is serving his second term.

Believes in the importance of practical experience, saying "...worked in maintenance for over 30 years and was previously facility manager at Fort Pulaski, which he said taught him what it takes to build buildings."

Supports reinvesting in resources, particularly athletic fields and youth programs, for permanent residents.

Supports more affordable housing options, but acknowledges the difficulty of the issue due to community opposition to low-income housing.

As of September 3, 2025, Michael Spec Hosti did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the city of Tybee Island's decision to purchase four acres of undeveloped land on the island's north end to meet water demands and conserve the property.

Buket Urgen

Believes in spending revenues wisely by reinvesting in resources, such as athletic fields and youth programs, for permanent residents.

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Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes the city should have acquired property for transportation and infrastructure purposes in the past.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Bill Garbett

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Cam Jackson

Here are the candidates for several area 2025 municipal elections

Cam Jackson is a fourth generation Tybee Island native and currently works as a licensed mortgage loan officer and real estate salesperson at First Coast Mortgage.

Cam is a licensed mortgage loan officer and real estate salesperson at First Coast Mortgage. 

2025 Municipal Election | Tybee Island, GA

Cam's campaign for Tybee Island City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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

Elaine Mcgruder

Jim Harrah

Mack Kitchens

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Nicholas Nick Hale

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Paul Wolff

Robert Bob Matkowski

- 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. 