2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 Georgia General Election Runoff

Launch Camden, Camden County Joint Development Authority Board of Directors

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Greg is from St. Marys and attended Camden County High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of  Georgia and his master's degree in epidemiology from Emory University. He serves as the president of Camden House Domestic Violence Shelter. He and his wife, Sue, have 2 children and they attend Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. 

Greg is the owner of Launch Printing and Promotions. He previously worked as a community epidemiologist and public health planner for the Georgia Department of Public Health, Rome Health District.

Greg Lockhart's campaign for mayor in City of St. Marys in Georgia is his first run for public office. 

As of October 4, 2024, Greg Lockhart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

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Wants to improve the physical appearance of the town to foster local pride and attract new businesses.

- Wants to improve the physical appearance of the town to foster local pride and attract new businesses.

Public Services

Aims to address critical infrastructure needs in stormwater drainage and water and sewer treatments.

Aims to address infrastructure, such as stormwater drainage and water and sewer treatments.

- Aims to address infrastructure, such as stormwater drainage and water and sewer treatments.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in ensuring future growth enhances but never compromises small-town ambiance.

Wants to ensure "future growth enhances but never compromises our small-town ambiance."

Supports policies that aim to broaden the commercial tax base and reduce property taxes for homeowners.

Supports policies that broaden the commercial tax base and reduce property taxes for homeowners.

- Wants to ensure "future growth enhances but never compromises our small-town ambiance."
- Supports policies that broaden the commercial tax base and reduce property taxes for homeowners.

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Greg Lockhart

Camden Votes: St Marys

Jerre earned an associate's degree in science from Darton College, bachelor's degrees in biology and business administration from Christopher Newport University, a master's degree in business administration from Barry University, and a master's degree in public administration from Troy State University. 

He is married to and has 3 sons. He lives in St. Marys and attends St. Marys Methodist Church. Jerre volunteers as the founder/director of the Historic St. Marys Fishing Classic and is a member of the Rotary Club, St. Marys Tree Board, Vietnam Veterans of America #1137, and American Legion #170.

Jerre previously worked as chief of contracting for the Southeast Region of the National Park Service, facilities manager at Everglades National Park, and superintendent of Cumberland Island National Seashore. He also served as a nuclear electrician in the U.S. Navy from 1971-1977.

Jerre Brumbelow's campaign for mayor of St. Marys is his second run for this office. He previously ran for mayor in 2020 but did not win.

As of October 4, 2024, Jerre Brumbelow did not have a website or any information online.

Supports commercial development at Exit 1 to increase the tax base and double the workforce in St. Marys. {"I think we have about $65 million in bond debt now, maybe a little bit more or a little bit less, but as it stands now, "}

- Supports commercial development at Exit 1 to increase the tax base and double the workforce in St. Marys. {"I think we have about $65 million in bond debt now, maybe a little bit more or a little bit less, but as it stands now, "}

Prioritizes addressing drainage and flooding issues in St. Marys.

- Prioritizes addressing drainage and flooding issues in St. Marys.

Jerre Brumbelow

Kenneth is originally from Gulfport, Mississippi. He earned his associate's degree in criminal justice from Coastal Pines Technical College. He lives with his wife and children. 

Kenneth currently works as a manufacturing technician for General Dynamics Electric Boat. He previously worked as a mechanic at L3Harris Technologies and as an asset protection specialist at Walmart. He served in the US Navy for 22 years as a boiler operator. 

Kenneth M Jackson's campaign for Mayor in the City of St. Marys in Georgia is his first run for public office. 

As of October 4, 2024, Kenneth M Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in ensuring appropriate police department staffing levels to achieve timely responses to community concerns.

Plans to ensure appropriate police department staffing to achieve timely responses to community concerns.

Supports maintaining a 10% fund balance for the St. Marys Law Enforcement Service Area and Fire service area.

Wants to maintain a 10% fund balance for the St. Marys Law Enforcement Service Area and Fire service area.

- Plans to ensure appropriate police department staffing to achieve timely responses to community concerns.
- Wants to maintain a 10% fund balance for the St. Marys Law Enforcement Service Area and Fire service area.

Promises to be accessible and communicate clearly to encourage community involvement in decision-making.

Supports more community involvement in decision-making.

Supports improving public services by offering diverse community events, promoting patriotism, providing volunteer opportunities, and fostering community pride.

Wants to promote unity by offering diverse community events, promoting patriotism, providing volunteer opportunities, and fostering pride.

Believes in properly planning and developing public recreation opportunities.

Wants to plan and develop public recreation opportunities.

- Supports more community involvement in decision-making.
- Wants to promote unity by offering diverse community events, promoting patriotism, providing volunteer opportunities, and fostering pride.
- Wants to plan and develop public recreation opportunities.

Believes flooding is a major problem that needs urgent attention, saying, "this one must be prioritized rapidly."

Plans to address flooding and drainage systems.

Supports expanding public walkways and bicycle lanes and plans to map areas lacking sidewalks.

Supports funding and expanding public walkways and identifying areas that should have sidewalks but do not have them. 

Believes in exploring the feasibility of using bicycle lanes as part of a public transit system and plans to identify and map areas in the city that need sidewalks.

Wants to look at using bike lanes as part of the public transit system. 

Supports increasing options for residential broadband access.

Believes in increasing options for broadband access.

- Plans to address flooding and drainage systems.
- Supports funding and expanding public walkways and identifying areas that should have sidewalks but do not have them. 
- Wants to look at using bike lanes as part of the public transit system. 
- Believes in increasing options for broadband access.

Plans to increase total revenue from $31 million to $40 million by 2026.

Wants to increase total revenue from $31 million to $40 million by 2026.

Plans to create an economic development and retention plan to identify areas for development or redevelopment to broaden the sales tax base.

Plans to create a development and retention plan to identify areas for development or redevelopment to increase the sales tax base.

Supports incentivizing businesses that consistently generate sales tax for the city to help reduce fees and taxes for residents.

Supports incentivizing businesses that generate sales tax for the city to help reduce fees and taxes for residents.

- Wants to increase total revenue from $31 million to $40 million by 2026.
- Plans to create a development and retention plan to identify areas for development or redevelopment to increase the sales tax base.
- Supports incentivizing businesses that generate sales tax for the city to help reduce fees and taxes for residents.

Kenneth M Jackson

Kenneth is from Texas. He holds a bachelor's degree in management information systems from Texas A&M University. Kenneth lives in Houston with his wife and their children.

As of October 7, 2024, Kenneth M Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to create a development plan that includes family-oriented amenities like bowling alleys, skating rinks, and recreation centers.

Believes in strong public safety measures to protect communities.

Supports seeking state and federal grants to fund a new public library in St. Marys.

Said, "If elected as Mayor I would like to work with every one of you in building a better community, tailored for the people."

Believes the community has lost parades, businesses, and events, and wants to hear from the public on how to improve this.

Promises to ensure all citizen concerns are heard and addressed by the board.

Supports constructing a flood wall to protect the area.

Believes in the need for a collaborative effort to improve or create a functioning flood control program.

Supports addressing flooding issues in downtown areas caused by high tides, northeasterly winds, king tides, and tropical systems.

Supports erecting a flood wall to protect downtown's beauty and businesses and to lower flood insurance costs.

Believes flooding in numerous areas is a top priority.

Believes in creating a collaborative action plan to address flooding issues.

Believes flooding events can severely impact local businesses, citing an example of one business that was forced to close due to flooding.

Believes his understanding of the city's economic needs will differentiate him in the upcoming election.

Believes in addressing current and future economic challenges.

Believes the current drainage system is inadequate for a high-category hurricane.

Believes in focusing on businesses that "truly serve our community" rather than just seeking "bigger and better businesses."

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Lisa is pursuing a master's degree in public policy at Jacksonville University. She has a bachelor's degree in finance and business administration from Jacksonville University. She is married to her husband and they have 2 children.

Lisa started her own business in financial services. She previously held several roles at Bank of America, including banking center management, business development, and wealth management.

Lisa A James currently serves on the City Council for St. Mary's. She was first elected in 2021 and she is serving her 2nd term.

As of October 4, 2024, Lisa A James’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes sustainable development in historic communities requires balancing cultural heritage preservation with modern challenges.

Supports the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing to help St. Marys eliminate community blight.

Supports the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing to help St. Mary's eliminate community blight.

- Believes sustainable development in historic communities requires balancing cultural heritage preservation with modern challenges.
- Supports the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing to help St. Mary's eliminate community blight.

Lisa A James

Lisa is pursuing a master's degree in public policy at Jacksonville University. She earned a bachelor's degree in finance and business administration from Jacksonville University. She is married to her husband, with whom she has 2 children.

Lisa A James started her own business as a Financial Services professional with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial in 2014. She previously held several key roles at Bank of America, including banking center management, business development, and wealth management.

As of October 7, 2024, Lisa A James’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Received the MPP Nathaniel Glover Fellows Scholarship.

Believes in providing scholarships to educate, train, and prepare leaders for North Florida and Southeast Georgia, and to offer opportunities to learn from exceptional civic, business, and policy leaders.

Believes education in finance and policy is crucial for addressing financial issues in the city.

Supports education policies that benefit children and families.

Supports youth engagement in local governance and community service.

Believes local youth lack activities and engagement opportunities.

Believes the perspectives of young people should be represented in education.

Supports sustainable development practices in housing and urban planning.

Believes in using the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing to create lasting policies for addressing blight in St. Marys.

Supports the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing to improve housing affordability and availability.

Believes sustainable development in historic communities requires balancing cultural heritage preservation with modern infrastructure improvements.

Believes the city is at a crossroads, implying a critical juncture in its development and housing policies.

Believes open communications fosters trust and safety.

Believes in the "strength and resilience of our community," emphasizing the importance of public safety.

Believes fear of the unknown has hindered progress.

Supports enhancing public services, including libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.

Believes in actively engaging with the community through facilitating workshops and presentations.

Believes in using experience and passion to lead St. Marys towards a brighter future.

Believes balancing professional achievement and community engagement is essential for collective growth.

Believes in the importance of financial services for public professionals, and as a business owner, provides financial planning and insurance services.

Supports community engagement through local events like the St. Marys Seafood Festival.

Supports public services funded by private donations, as seen in the partnership with Mrs. Camilla C. and Mr. Charles J.O.

Supports addressing challenges and eliminating funding gaps in infrastructure.

Supports the development of transportation and infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity and support economic growth.

Believes geographic distance in the district presents challenges but also offers unique opportunities.

Supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and fair labor practices.

Believes in helping families and businesses achieve financial goals and is committed to providing financial education to those in need.

Supports local businesses and seeks to attract new investments to create more opportunities and strengthen the economy.

Supports blight remediation efforts to address abandoned or deteriorated properties in St. Marys.

Believes in strong financial representation and community engagement, as demonstrated by being named the NE FL/SE GA 2022 and 2023 Modern Woodmen Financial Representative of the Year.

Believes successful blight remediation requires collaboration between government, nonprofits, and the private sector.

Believes in "careful planning, financial incentives, and community support" to ensure economic sustainability.

- 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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