2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Clayton News Daily, Arlene Charles said she is running for the people of Jonesboro

Clayton News Daily, Three qualify to run for Jonesboro mayor

Arlene is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  She studied at Georgia Medical Institute. She is married.

Arlene is an owner and caregiver at AC Helping Hands & Family Care.

Arlene Charles's campaign for Mayor is her first entry into politics. She previously ran for city council and did not win.

- Wants to enhance the beauty of the city.

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As of September 5, 2023, Arlene Charles did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to attract new businesses and to "see Main Street to become a commercial center with shops and restaurants."

- Wants to attract new businesses and to "see Main Street to become a commercial center with shops and restaurants."

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Arlene Charles

As of September 5, 2023, Arlene Charles did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Arlene is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She is married. She studied at Georgia Medical Institute.

- Wants to attract new businesses: "she wants to see Main Street to become a commercial center with shops and restaurants."

Changes made: put "she is married" after information about education. Fixed quote in community development to keep consistent voice.

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Jonesboro, GA, Mayor

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The Clayton Crescent, Sartor sworn in as Jonesboro’s 1st Black mayor

Donya is from Georgia and has lived in the City of Jonesboro for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Emory University, a master's degree from Clark Atlanta University, and a PhD degree in education from Georgia State University.

Donya has worked in the field of education for 25 years. She currently works as an adjunct professor at University of West Georgia.

Donya L. Sartor is currently the Mayor. She was elected in 2023 and has been in office for one term. She previously served as a city council member.

Supports ordinances that protect green spaces.

- Supports ordinances that protect green spaces.
- Wants to create more bike lanes.

- Supports the diversification of housing.

Wants to support the economic development of the city.

- Wants to support the economic development of the city.

- Supports expanding wifi.
- Wants to create more sidewalks.

Donya L. Sartor

Donya is from Georgia and has lived in the City of Jonesboro for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Emory University. She earned a master's degree from Clark Atlanta University. She also earned a PhD degree education from Georgia State University.

Donya L. Sartor is currently the Mayor. She was elected in 2023 and has been in office for one term. She previously served as a city council member. Information on how many terms she served is not available.

Jonesboro, GA, Councilwoman Patricia G. Sebo-Hand

Pat is a chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of Trinity United Church of Christ.

Pat used to work at Clayton County Public Schools for 20 years. She retired in 2018. She was a co-owner of Photos by Sebo photography studio in Jonesboro.

Pat Sebo-Hand is currently a city council member. She was first elected in 2010 and has been in office for four terms.

Wants to upgrade the parks with "minor equipment replacement and ADA playground equipment, to the study of a skate park."

- Wants to upgrade the parks with "minor equipment replacement and ADA playground equipment, to the study of a skate park."

Wants to bring appropriate and sustainable housing projects.

- Wants to bring appropriate and sustainable housing projects.

As of September 5, 2023, Pat Sebo-Hand’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to upgrade the "water infrastructure and crumbling underground pipes."

Wants to develop a robust IT connectivity throughout the city.

- Wants to improve city's roads.
- Plans to upgrade the "water infrastructure and crumbling underground pipes."
- Wants to develop a robust IT connectivity throughout the city.

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Pat Sebo-Hand

As of September 5, 2023, Pat Sebo-Hand’s website did not contain information on this issue and Pat Sebo-Hand did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 

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