Isaiah Hugley Sr. graduated from Talladega College and Mississippi State University. He is a married father of two.

Isaiah has served as the City Manager of Columbus, Georgia, since 2005. He has also taught at Columbus State University and served on numerous boards.

Aims to attract and retain well-paying jobs, expand affordable housing through public-private partnerships, and invest in historically overlooked neighborhoods.

Wants to increase access to youth programs, job training, and adult education.

- Aims to attract and retain well-paying jobs, expand affordable housing through public-private partnerships, and invest in historically overlooked neighborhoods.
- Wants to increase access to youth programs, job training, and adult education.

Economy

Wants to support city staff and first responders while fostering mutual respect, creating space for communication, and uniting neighborhoods through inclusive leadership and shared purpose.

Wants to ensure veterans have access to stable housing, career opportunities, and mental health support.

Seeks to strengthen partnerships with the Veterans Association (VA), local veteran organizations, and members of Congress.

Supports expanding veteran reintegration programs and reducing veteran homelessness.

- Wants to support city staff and first responders while fostering mutual respect, creating space for communication, and uniting neighborhoods through inclusive leadership and shared purpose.
- Wants to ensure veterans have access to stable housing, career opportunities, and mental health support.
- Seeks to strengthen partnerships with the Veterans Association (VA), local veteran organizations, and members of Congress.
- Supports expanding veteran reintegration programs and reducing veteran homelessness.

Public Services

As of March 11, 2026, Isaiah Hugley Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports strengthening community policing and expanding mental health crisis response teams.

Supports investing in officer training that emphasizes de-escalation and cultural awareness.

Wants to build stronger relationships between law enforcement and neighborhoods.

- Supports strengthening community policing and expanding mental health crisis response teams.
- Supports investing in officer training that emphasizes de-escalation and cultural awareness.
- Wants to build stronger relationships between law enforcement and neighborhoods.
- Supports crime prevention programs.

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Energy & the Environment

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- 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. 