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Chris is from Columbus. He attended Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Columbus State University, and has a bachelor's degree in political theory and a law degree from the University of Georgia.

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Chris' campaign for mayor of Columbus is his first run for public office.

Chris currently works as an attorney at his own law firm and as a political consultant. He previously worked as the owner of Focus Jury Research, LLC and an attorney at the Keenan Law Firm.

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

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Public Safety

Believes that "Columbus is a city in the decline... mentioning trash on roads and poorly maintained parks."

- Believes that "Columbus is a city in the decline... mentioning trash on roads and poorly maintained parks."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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In 2025, the Georgia Supreme Court suspended Breault's law license for six months for violating the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.

In 2021, Breault was held in criminal contempt of court after testifying as a witness at the trial of Mark Jones.

- In 2025, the Georgia Supreme Court suspended Breault's law license for six months for violating the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.
- In 2021, Breault was held in criminal contempt of court after testifying as a witness at the trial of Mark Jones.

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Chris Breault

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 