Karen Gaskins, a former sergeant for the Columbus Police Department, announced her campaign to run for City Council Seat District 1. Gaskins, a resident of Columbus, announced her candidacy as she aims to bring positive change to the community.

Karen Gaskins, a former sergeant for the Columbus Police ...

Karen Dawn Gaskins earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State University.

Karen is a former sergeant for the Columbus Police Department.

Karen is a former sergeant for the Columbus Police Department, who has served in law enforcement for over 31 years.

Karen Gaskins, a former sergeant for the Columbus Police Department, announced her campaign to run for Columbus city council member, District 1.

Supports "smart development in areas that need growth," to ensure that new projects create opportunities while protecting the value of existing neighborhoods.

- Supports "smart development in areas that need growth," to ensure that new projects create opportunities while protecting the value of existing neighborhoods.

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As of March 11, 2026, Karen Dawn Gaskins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Karen Dawn Gaskins

As a Columbus Police Department sergeant, worked to keep the community safe.

- 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. 