R D Thomas Jr

Buket Urgen

Five to run for Patterson City Council, Mayor is unopposed

R. D. Thomas Jr. is currently the mayor of Patterson. He was first elected in a special election in 2016 and has since won re-election in 2017 and 2021. 

As of September 3, 2025, R D Thomas Jr did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 