Mayor and City Council - White, GA

White | Georgia Municipal Association

Stephanie is currently a council member for the City of White and serves as Mayor Pro Tem.

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

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Stephanie Nichelson

Buket Urgen

Charles Buttrum

Charles Buttrum's campaign for White City Council At-large is his first entry into politics. 

As of October 17, 2025, Charles Buttrum did not have a website or any information online.

Charles Buttrum (White City Council At-large, Georgia, candidate ...

Charles previously ran for White City Council in 2023 but did not win.

David "Dj" Bennett

Eddie Billue

Gary is currently a council member for the City of White. He previously served as the Mayor Pro Tem.

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

Gary Crisp

Walter Ley

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Jerry Jude earned a bachelor's degree in organizational management at Covenant College and a master's degree in public safety administration at Columbus State University. He lives in White with his wife Andrea.

Jerry L. Jude (White City Council At-large, Georgia, candidate 2025)

Jerry's run for White City Council is his entry into politics. 

Jerry is a pastor at Bread of Life Free Church. 

As of September 3, 2025, Jerry L. Jude did not have a website or any information online.

Jerry L. Jude

Jerry L. Jude's campaign for White City Council At-large 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. 