Karen D. Gaskins - Resume

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

Former Columbus police sergeant announces campaign for City Council Seat District 1

Karen's campaign for Columbus City Council member is her first run for public office.

Karen previously worked as a sergeant in the Columbus Police Department.

Supports increasing access to affordable housing through "smart development in areas that need growth, ensuring that new projects create opportunities while protecting the value of our existing neighborhoods."

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

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- Supports increasing access to affordable housing through "smart development in areas that need growth, ensuring that new projects create opportunities while protecting the value of our existing neighborhoods."

Housing & Urban Development

Supports "providing mentorship, education, and constructive activities," to reduce crime through intervention.

- Supports "providing mentorship, education, and constructive activities," to reduce crime through intervention.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Karen Dawn Gaskins

- 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. 