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Jim Arrington

LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington

Jim Arrington is a lifelong resident of LaGrange, Georgia. He is married to his high school sweetheart Cathy Arrington, and together they have two adult children. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time at their family farm, cooking, hunting, fishing, and managing the land.

Jim is the owner of Arrington Builders, a local construction company that builds custom homes and cabinets. 

LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington praises police and community for tips ...

Jim is currently the mayor of LaGrange. He was first elected as a city council member in 2018 and served until 2024. He was elected as mayor in a special election in 2024.

Believes the affordable housing issue is complex due to inflation.

Believes inflation has caused housing prices to "skyrocket," increasing construction costs from $150 to $250 per square foot in two years.

Believes LaGrange needs to continue to grow to increase revenue through utilities.

Believes the city of LaGrange needs to increase the number of homes to avoid implementing a city tax.

Supports consolidating agencies and securing external funding to maintain utility rates, especially for elderly citizens.

Proposed consolidating agencies to reduce spending.

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

Believes community involvement is crucial for crime prevention and supports the police force's responsiveness to resident tips.

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

Philip Abbott

Philip Abbott is from LaGrange, Georgia. He attended LaGrange Academy and earned a degree in business from the University of Georgia, with a focus on management information systems. He lives in LaGrange.

Philip Abbott is a technology business leader. He helped build and grow a family technology business that complemented the accounting firm founded by his father, Wayne Abbott. 

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Philip Abbott's campaign for LaGrange Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Supports walkability, livability, and inclusive growth.

Believes safe communities are built on trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility, and advocates for policing rooted in tangible goals and community engagement.

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

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 