Samuel Perry has a bachelor's degree in African-American studies from Georgia State University and a master's degree in logistics, materials, and supply chain management from the Florida Institute of Technology, He and his family live in Fairburn.

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Sam currently serves as city council member. He was appointed in 2025.

Sam is retired. He served 25 years in the U.S. Army and 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He previously worked as an IT support analyst for AT&T and BellSouth and as a railroad conductor with CSX Railroad.

Supports expanding the tax base and funding critical services.

- Supports expanding the tax base and funding critical services.

Economy

Supports housing, accessible transportation and social programs for elderly residents.

- Supports housing, accessible transportation and social programs for elderly residents.

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As of March 11, 2026, Samuel Perry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports investment in police, fire and emergency personnel.

- Supports investment in police, fire and emergency personnel.

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Energy & the Environment

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Samuel Perry has a bachelor's degree in african american studies from Georgia State University and a master's degree in logistics, materials, and supply chain management from the Florida Institute of Technology, He and his family live in Fairburn.

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Sam currently serves as City Council member.  He was appointed in 2025.

Sam is retired.  He served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.  He previously worked as an IT support analyst for AT&T and BellSouth and as a railroad conductor with CSX Railroad.

- 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. 