Eric Gaines is a real estate investor. He served in the U.S. Army for 13 years. 

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Eric's campaign for mayor is his first run for public office. 

Economy

Supports responsive city services and "an administration that answers to the people."

Supports protecting "community character" and wants to ensure responsible development.

- Supports responsive city services and "an administration that answers to the people."
- Supports protecting "community character" and wants to ensure responsible development.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supports community-based safety initiatives and seeks to build trust between residents and law enforcement.

- Supports community-based safety initiatives and seeks to build trust between residents and law enforcement.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Eric Gaines

- 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. 