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District 8 candidate: Wayne Guilfoyle - The Augusta Chronicle

Wayne Guilfoyle is from Augustan. He has a degree from Butler High School and is married. 

Wayne is the owner of Augusta Tile Crafters. He works at Augusta Tile Crafters, where he plans projects, sets company policies, and manages payroll for his employees.

Wayne is the owner of Augusta Tile Crafters. 

Wayne Guilfoyle's campaign for Augusta City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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Wayne Guilfoyle currently serves as an Augusta City Council member. He was first elected in 2010 and served two terms representing District 8. He was later elected in 2022 to serve District 10. 

Prioritizes economic development and responsible growth.

Supports strengthening neighborhoods and attracting business investments.

- Prioritizes economic development and responsible growth.
- Supports strengthening neighborhoods and attracting business investments.
- Wants to support local vendors.

Economy

Prioritizes accessibility and open communication.

- Prioritizes accessibility and open communication.

Public Services

As of April 6, 2026, Wayne Guilfoyle did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports improving efficiency and infrastructure in District 8 rather than proposing new development efforts.

Supported improving efficiency and infrastructure in District 8 rather than proposing new development efforts.

Prioritizes infrastructure improvements and stormwater management.

- Supported improving efficiency and infrastructure in District 8 rather than proposing new development efforts.
- Prioritizes infrastructure improvements and stormwater management.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Wayne Guilfoyle

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As of April 6, 2026, Wayne Guilfoyle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- 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. 