- 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. 


Trenton

Georgia

2023 Georgia Local Elections

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Mayor

- The City of Trenton is run by a 4-member board of city commissioners. Each commissioner has a different area that they are in charge of; the police commissioner, fire & utilities commissioner, street commissioner, and parks & animal control commissioner. 
- The Fire & Utilities Commissioner is responsible for the fire department and for local utilities such as water and sewer. 
- Commissioners are elected two 4-year, staggered terms, with two commissioners up for election every other year. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Part of a 4-member board that runs the City of Trenton

Budget

Fire & Utilities Commissioner

- The City of Trenton is run by a 4-member board of city commissioners. Each commissioner has a different area that they are in charge of; the police commissioner, fire & utilities commissioner, street commissioner, and parks & animal control commissioner. 
- The Street Commissioner is responsible for local roads and infrastructure. 
- Commissioners are elected two 4-year, staggered terms, with two commissioners up for election every other year. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Street Commissioner

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2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

Trenton Election Candidates

Trenton Mayor

1 candidate

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Trenton Fire & Utilities Commissioner

1 candidate

Trenton Street Commissioner

2 candidates