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Walter Reynolds

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Walter is currently a member of the Milledgeville City Council, representing District 4. He has served on the council for over 10 years.

Wants to address housing and economic development.

Supports restoring Milledgeville's Main Street to pre-COVID standards.

Plans to address housing and economic development.

Wants to increase housing stock for students and full-time employees to prevent rent prices from rising in single-family neighborhoods.

Supports law enforcement and wants to ensure they receive competitive salaries.

Wants to focus on infrastructure, public safety, and downtown revitalization.

Proposes implementing an alert system that would send texts to residents' phones to relay information.

Believes the city’s water system needs improvement.

Believes in maintaining respectful communication with opponents.

Wants to prevent water main breaks from disrupting services at local schools, universities, and hospitals.

As of September 3, 2025, Walter Reynolds 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. 