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Henry Mathis brings passion for service to Ward II commission race

Henry Mathis is from Albany, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science and his master's degree in public administration from Albany State University. He lives with his wife, Carolyn, and their children an attends 2nd Mounty Zion Church where he serves as an assistant pastor. 

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Henry previously ran for Albany City Council, Ward 2 in 2025, but did not win. 

Henry currently works as an adjunct professor at Albany State University and is the president of Elysium Casket Company. He previously worked as the president of Post Release Intervention Counseling Program, INC and the president of Delivery Plus, INC. 

As of March 11, 2026, Henry Mathis did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports increased transparency in government finances.

- Supports increased transparency in government finances.

Economy

Education

Supports increasing the number of police officers in the city, citing public safety as the number one issue.

- Supports increasing the number of police officers in the city, citing public safety as the number one issue.

Public Safety

- Prioritizes infrastructure improvements.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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