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Steven John Kelly graduated from the University of Phoenix and Georgia Southern University. He is a father of six.

Steven is a retired United States Army veteran with experience owning a remodeling and renovations business.

Georgia

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Wants to address homelessness and poverty because "we cannot ignore what is happening in our streets."

Aims to invest more in youth engagement because of the belief that not investing more in children now will hurt Columbus in the future.

Committed to economic growth and thinks it cannot be done by "taxing our way forward."

- Wants to address homelessness and poverty because "we cannot ignore what is happening in our streets."
- Aims to invest more in youth engagement because of the belief that not investing more in children now will hurt Columbus in the future.
- Committed to economic growth and thinks it cannot be done by "taxing our way forward."

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Steven John Kelly did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Prioritizes addressing crime and public safety since "nothing else works" if the issue is not dealt with.

- Prioritizes addressing crime and public safety since "nothing else works" if the issue is not dealt with.

Public Safety

Supports improving infrastructure because "people are tired" of problems like potholes "not being fixed."

- Supports improving infrastructure because "people are tired" of problems like potholes "not being fixed."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

Steven John Kelly

Steven John Kelly graduated from the University of Phoenix and Georgia Southern University

Steven is a retired United States Army veteran.

As of March 11, 2026, Steven John Kelly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 