2026 Georgia General Election

Nathan Gaskin

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As of the close of qualifying, the following eight candidates are seeking the seat:

▸ Israel Barsh, CEO and founder of Lionsgate Coalition and the U.S. Global Office of Nonprofits

▸ Mikquez Berry, managing agent/owner of The Financi Agency insurance company

▸ Rollo Milton, field service technician for Atlanta Gas Light

▸ Tabatha Lewis, executive director of Communities In Schools of Georgia of Troup County

▸ Kalitha Reynolds, owner and operator of The Reach Agency insurance company

▸ Debra Wooten Ashley, cashier and salesperson at LaGrange Car Wash

▸ Shavaky Lamar Brown, warehouse and domestic supply chain manager

▸ Nathan Gaskin, former District 2 LaGrange Council member and Delta retiree

Eight candidates seek LaGrange council seat as qualifying closes

City of LaGrange, former City Councilmember to receive award...

Mayor Jim Thornton was sworn in for a third four-year term. District 1 City Councilman Dr. Tom Gore was sworn in for his third four-year term, his fifth four-year term overall. District 2 City Councilman Nathan Gaskin was sworn into office for his second four-year term. District 1 City Councilman Jim Arrington was sworn into office for his second four-year term.

LaGrange mayor, city council members sworn into office

Nathan was sworn in as District 2 city councilman in 2022 for his second four-year term.

LaGrange mayor, city council members sworn into office - WTVM.com

Plans to connect local contractors with free financing options for home-improvement projects.

Providing critical home repairs and upgrades. Gaskin plans to connect homeowners to resources that will help with home repairs and upgrades, including grants and low-cost loans.

Creating opportunities for local contractors. Gaskin plans to connect local contractors with free financing options to help local contractors finance their home improvement projects.

Loans for landlords. Gaskin plans to connect landlords to resources that will ensure their tenants have a safe place to live with reduced energy burdens.

LaGrange City Councilman Nathan Gaskin Launches “Building Forward” Housing Initiative

Pledges to freeze Troup County taxes at their current level if elected county commission chair.

“If you elect me — I’m not doing this for historical reasons, even though it would be historical — I’m doing this because you need the best person in this job to make sure that everyone in every corner of Troup County is safe, has access and they don’t have to worry about taxes increasing out the wazoo. Because I will tell you this, the amount of taxes that you pay thus far, because it’s hard to tell with whatever the state is doing, you’re not going to pay any more than that. In fact, I can guarantee you your taxes will be frozen, so it’s not going to get even higher.”

Chairman candidates speak at senior center

Economy

Opposes school teams' exclusive use of a public recreation pool and says the pool should be available to the public.

All four candidates were asked about their philosophy on taxation and spending at the county level, and where they believe the efficiencies can be found today, as well as potential new revenue mechanisms.

Gaskin said his philosophy is no taxation without representation.

“All three high schools have swim teams, including the college. They all monopolize a recreation facility that is built to serve everyone. That is unacceptable. You already paid taxes to the school system. That pool should be available to the public, not monopolized by the school system. They have more than enough money to build their own. That is taxation without representation, and we're being double taxed. It is wrong,” Gaskin said.

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Public Services

Gaskin’s initiative will focus on the following areas:

Helping first-time homebuyers. Gaskin is partnering with local organizations to help connect community members with opportunities for down payment assistance and credit counseling.

Providing critical home repairs and upgrades. Gaskin plans to connect homeowners to resources that will help with home repairs and upgrades, including grants and low-cost loans.

Helping first-time homebuyers. Gaskin is partnering with local organizations to help connect community members with opportunities for down payment assistance and credit counseling.

Providing critical home repairs and upgrades. Gaskin plans to connect homeowners to resources that will help with home repairs and upgrades, including grants and low-cost loans.

Creating opportunities for local contractors. Gaskin plans to connect local contractors with free financing options to help local contractors finance their home improvement projects.

Loans for landlords. Gaskin plans to connect landlords to resources that will ensure their tenants have a safe place to live with reduced energy burdens.

Affordable Housing Developers. Gaskin plans to introduce below market-rate, flexible loans for small to mid-size affordable and workforce housing developments.

Councilman Gaskins is also working with the non-profit Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF) to help offer unsecured Green Home Loans which are approved based on ability to pay, not credit scores.

Plans to connect landlords with resources intended to provide safe housing and reduce tenants' energy burdens.

Creating opportunities for local contractors. Gaskin plans to connect local contractors with free financing options to help local contractors finance their home improvement projects.

Loans for landlords. Gaskin plans to connect landlords to resources that will ensure their tenants have a safe place to live with reduced energy burdens.

Affordable Housing Developers. Gaskin plans to introduce below market-rate, flexible loans for small to mid-size affordable and workforce housing developments.

Plans to connect first-time homebuyers with down-payment assistance and credit counseling.

Plans to connect homeowners with grants and low-cost loans for home repairs and upgrades.

Plans to introduce below-market-rate, flexible loans for small and midsize developments offering affordable and workforce housing.

- Plans to connect first-time homebuyers with down-payment assistance and credit counseling.
- Plans to connect homeowners with grants and low-cost loans for home repairs and upgrades.
- Plans to introduce below-market-rate, flexible loans for small and midsize developments offering affordable and workforce housing.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 23, 2026, Nathan Gaskin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Councilman Gaskins is also working with the non-profit Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF) to help offer unsecured Green Home Loans which are approved based on ability to pay, not credit scores. SELF’s Founder, Doug Coward, said, “We specialize in financial inclusion and helping low- and moderate-income homeowners gain access to low-cost and accessible loans for critical home repairs and upgrades.” SELF also has additional financing programs for Landlords and small Affordable Housing Developers.

Is working with the Solar and Energy Loan Fund to offer Green Home Loans based on ability to pay rather than credit scores.

- Is working with the Solar and Energy Loan Fund to offer Green Home Loans based on ability to pay rather than credit scores.

Energy & the Environment

Debra Wooten Ashley

Israel Barsh

Kalitha Reynolds

Mikquez Berry

Rollo Milton

Shavaskey Brown

Tabitha Lewis

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- 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. 

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