Mayor Vince R. Williams | City of Union City, GA

Vince has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lemoyne-Owen College. He and his wife, Sharon, have one child and live in Union City. He is an associate pastor at iTHRIVE Christian Church.

Vince R. Williams | Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Vince is a real estate entrepreneur and health and wellness industry entrepreneur. 

Vince is currently the mayor of Union City. He was first elected to the office in 2013. Before that, he served two terms on the Union City City Council.

Aims to establish a robust economic tax base by attracting professional and commercial businesses.

- Aims to establish a robust economic tax base by attracting professional and commercial businesses.

Economy

As mayor, opened the Eagles Nest Sports Complex, which includes a Miracle League field, skatepark, volleyball courts, fitness stations, and trails.

As mayor, broke ground on Veterans Park and Gateway Park, which will feature memorials, boardwalks, and nature trails.

As mayor, developed the Union City Greenline Trail, a 10.2-mile wellness and mobility trail.

As mayor, launched Project L.I.T. (Leadership, Innovation, Technology), a week-long workshop for teens to learn essential business, financial literacy, and tech skills.

As mayor, introduced a Bookmobile to bring books into neighborhoods.

As mayor, established the Mayor's Reading Challenge, expanded summer internships and youth leadership initiatives, and created citywide Little Free Libraries to encourage literacy.

As a county commissioner, expanded senior programs to include wellness classes, computer literacy, art workshops, and social events to support active aging.

Expanded senior programs to include wellness classes, computer literacy, art workshops, and social events to support active aging.

- As mayor, opened the Eagles Nest Sports Complex, which includes a Miracle League field, skatepark, volleyball courts, fitness stations, and trails.
- As mayor, broke ground on Veterans Park and Gateway Park, which will feature memorials, boardwalks, and nature trails.
- As mayor, developed the Union City Greenline Trail, a 10.2-mile wellness and mobility trail.
- As mayor, launched Project L.I.T. (Leadership, Innovation, Technology), a week-long workshop for teens to learn essential business, financial literacy, and tech skills.
- As mayor, introduced a Bookmobile to bring books into neighborhoods.
- As mayor, established the Mayor's Reading Challenge, expanded summer internships and youth leadership initiatives, and created citywide Little Free Libraries to encourage literacy.
- Expanded senior programs to include wellness classes, computer literacy, art workshops, and social events to support active aging.

Public Services

Supports affordable micro-home communities that integrate housing with retail, green spaces, and connectivity.

Supports the expansion of mixed-income developments to provide a balanced blend of affordability and quality.

Secured $2.2 million in state funding to support the construction and underground infrastructure of a new amphitheater.

- Supports affordable micro-home communities that integrate housing with retail, green spaces, and connectivity.
- Supports the expansion of mixed-income developments to provide a balanced blend of affordability and quality.
- Secured $2.2 million in state funding to support the construction and underground infrastructure of a new amphitheater.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding surveillance and upgrading police technology, including body-worn cameras and license plate readers, to improve transparency and crime prevention.

Supports the Union City Police Citizens Academy and Camp 911, to build trust, educate residents, and strengthen relationships between officers and the neighborhoods they serve.

As mayor, invested in community-policing strategies and new bicycle and motorcycle patrol units.

As a commissioner, partnered with Grady Healthcare Systems to establish a 20,000 sq. ft. emergency department with 24/7 access.

- Supports expanding surveillance and upgrading police technology, including body-worn cameras and license plate readers, to improve transparency and crime prevention.
- Supports the Union City Police Citizens Academy and Camp 911, to build trust, educate residents, and strengthen relationships between officers and the neighborhoods they serve.
- As mayor, invested in community-policing strategies and new bicycle and motorcycle patrol units.
- As a commissioner, partnered with Grady Healthcare Systems to establish a 20,000 sq. ft. emergency department with 24/7 access.

Public Safety

Secured an $850,000 federal HUD grant for the Shannon Parkway Streetscape Project, which includes a 10-foot wide multi-use trail, ADA-compliant sidewalks, and pedestrian lighting.

- Secured an $850,000 federal HUD grant for the Shannon Parkway Streetscape Project, which includes a 10-foot wide multi-use trail, ADA-compliant sidewalks, and pedestrian lighting.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 12, 2025, Vince R. Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Vince R. Williams

Vince R. Williams is from Union City, Georgia. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lemoyne-Owen College. He and his wife, Sharon, have one child and live in Union City. He is an associate pastor at iTHRIVE Christian Church.

Vince is a real estate entrepreneur and health and wellness industry entrepreneur. He also serves as an associate pastor at iTHRIVE Christian Church. 

Vince is currently the mayor of Union City. He was first elected to the office in 2013 and is currently serving his second term. He previously served two terms on the Union City City Council.

As mayor, opened the Eagles Nest Sports Complex, a recreation space designed to promote health, inclusivity, and community engagement.

As of October 12, 2025, Vince R. Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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Keith is from Merritt Island, Florida. He attended Campbell High School and Creekside High School. He is married.

Keith's campaign for Mayor in City of Union City is his first entry into politics.



As of October 12, 2025, Keith A. Skippings’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to implement citizen advisory councils for youth, seniors, and small businesses.

Promises to let constituents' voices guide decisions on public services.

Promises to let constituents' voices guide decisions on public services and issues such as fixing potholres, replacing lights, and expanding parks and amenities.

- Plans to implement citizen advisory councils for youth, seniors, and small businesses.
- Promises to let constituents' voices guide decisions on public services and issues such as fixing potholres, replacing lights, and expanding parks and amenities.

Opposes unchecked warehouse expansion and data centers without community approval.

- Opposes unchecked warehouse expansion and data centers without community approval.

Supports "smarter community policing" and wants to make streets safer around schools and neighborhoods.

- Supports "smarter community policing" and wants to make streets safer around schools and neighborhoods.

Plans to invest in improving roads, storm drainage, and cleaner neighborhoods.

- Plans to invest in improving roads, storm drainage, and cleaner neighborhoods.
- Aims to address traffic congestion.

Keith A. Skippings

Keith's campaign for  Mayor in City of Union City is his first entry into politics.



- Plans to implement citizen advisory councils for youth, seniors, and small businesses.

Plans to invest in "smoother roads, storm drainage, and cleaner neighborhoods."

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Tom works as a senior pastor and founder of Restart City Center Church.

Tom's campaign for Union City Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Supports launching city-funded small business incubators and training programs to support local entrepreneurs.

Aims to attract new businesses while protecting and empowering current local owners.

Supports expanding job opportunities through partnerships with trade schools, union apprenticeships, and local industries.

Supports creating a "People's Budget" process so residents can help decide how funds are spent.

- Supports launching city-funded small business incubators and training programs to support local entrepreneurs.
- Aims to attract new businesses while protecting and empowering current local owners.
- Supports expanding job opportunities through partnerships with trade schools, union apprenticeships, and local industries.
- Supports creating a "People's Budget" process so residents can help decide how funds are spent.

Wants to fund after-school and summer programs in sports, arts, trades, and technology.

- Wants to fund after-school and summer programs in sports, arts, trades, and technology.

Plans to revitalize neighborhoods, improve city services, and invest in safe spaces for families.

- Plans to revitalize neighborhoods, improve city services, and invest in safe spaces for families.

Supports strengthening community policing and increasing transparency in law enforcement.

Supports investing in violence prevention programs, youth engagement, and mental health crisis response teams.

Wants to build trust through neighborhood watch partnerships and town hall safety forums.

- Supports strengthening community policing and increasing transparency in law enforcement.
- Supports investing in violence prevention programs, youth engagement, and mental health crisis response teams.
- Wants to build trust through neighborhood watch partnerships and town hall safety forums.

Plans to prioritize road repairs, sidewalk expansions, and blight clean-up efforts.

Wants to enhance street lighting, signage, and drainage to make neighborhoods cleaner and safer.

Wants to launch "Adopt-A-Block" initiatives to promote community pride and upkeep.

- Plans to prioritize road repairs, sidewalk expansions, and blight clean-up efforts.
- Wants to enhance street lighting, signage, and drainage to make neighborhoods cleaner and safer.
- Wants to launch "Adopt-A-Block" initiatives to promote community pride and upkeep.

As of October 12, 2025, Tom Anderson, III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tom Anderson, III

As of October 12, 2025, Tom Anderson, III did not have a website or any information online.

Supports expanding youth job training programs.

Supports creating a "People's Budget" process to allow residents to help decide how funds are spent.

- 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. 