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Jason received his Bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech and his Masters in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.

Jason works as Senior Development Project Director at McKibbon Places.

Information on Jason Acree's political background is not available at this time.

As of June 6, 2025, Jason Acree did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Says that "Development opportunities are constant and plenty. Kennesaw needs to be selective and intentional in how it manages and promotes development and redevelopment opportunities."

- Says that "Development opportunities are constant and plenty. Kennesaw needs to be selective and intentional in how it manages and promotes development and redevelopment opportunities."

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Worries about "the safety of our community and the continuous development of the area"

Argues that "We all need to be vigilant in protecting our neighborhoods and dedicated to the support of our outstanding police department."

- Worries about "the safety of our community and the continuous development of the area"
- Argues that "We all need to be vigilant in protecting our neighborhoods and dedicated to the support of our outstanding police department."

Public Safety

Jason Acree

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Anthony received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Kennesaw State University.

Anthony Gutierrez works as a Project Coordinator at Compleat Stair Inc.

Information on Anthony Gutierrez's political background is not available at this time.

Supports allowing "Golf Carts (PTV Vehicles) in downtown areas and streets with speed limits of less than 25 MPH"

- Supports allowing "Golf Carts (PTV Vehicles) in downtown areas and streets with speed limits of less than 25 MPH"

Says that "local government needs to work with ISP and invest in the infrastructure required to give the citizens of Kennesaw the options of fiber at competitive prices before we fall too behind"

- Says that "local government needs to work with ISP and invest in the infrastructure required to give the citizens of Kennesaw the options of fiber at competitive prices before we fall too behind"

Believes in "utilizing our lands as effectivity as possible" and creating "a balance of accommodating buildings like apartment complexes to our rising population and traditional single-family homes"

Supports a "Home Buyer Grace Period" where private firms can only make any offer after "fourteen (14) days of a single family home being put on the market"

- Believes in "utilizing our lands as effectivity as possible" and creating "a balance of accommodating buildings like apartment complexes to our rising population and traditional single-family homes"
- Supports a "Home Buyer Grace Period" where private firms can only make any offer after "fourteen (14) days of a single family home being put on the market"

Says that "Police officer training should be modernized and humanized, with a strong focus on de-escalation and knowing signs of mental distress"

- Says that "Police officer training should be modernized and humanized, with a strong focus on de-escalation and knowing signs of mental distress"

Anthony Gutierrez

Information on Daniel's personal background is not available at this time.

Daniel is currently retired. He previously worked at Consolidated Engineering Company and served in the US Army.

Information on Daniel Bowie's political background is not available at this time.

Argues that "The upkeep of roads of many areas within Kennesaw City limits that need repair or resurfacing. Funds were allotted for road improvement but then put on hold or used on other projects"

Supports adding sidewalks to older neighborhoods

- Argues that "The upkeep of roads of many areas within Kennesaw City limits that need repair or resurfacing. Funds were allotted for road improvement but then put on hold or used on other projects"
- Supports adding sidewalks to older neighborhoods

Disapproves of "The way the city approves development without concern for the increase in traffic"

- Disapproves of "The way the city approves development without concern for the increase in traffic"

As of June 6, 2025, Daniel Bowie did not have a website or any information online.

Says that "As there is no increasing crime at this time, police presence is lacking, leading to unsafe pedestrian conditions in the road due to the lack of or deterioration of sidewalks"

- Says that "As there is no increasing crime at this time, police presence is lacking, leading to unsafe pedestrian conditions in the road due to the lack of or deterioration of sidewalks"

Daniel Bowie

David received a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.

David currently works as a Facilities Warehouse Manager at Kennesaw State University.

David Blinkhorn previously served on the Kennesaw City Council from 2018-2021.

As of June 6, 2025, David Blinkhorn did not have a website or any information online.

Supports "development that is aligned with our long range plan"

As a city council member, "supported lowering taxes, mandating a reserve fund, establishing an inclusive park at Swift-Cantrell and including the gymnastics program in the new gymnasium"

Opposes "developers who tried to take advantage of the city through use of variances and zoning changes"

- Supports "development that is aligned with our long range plan"
- As a city council member, "supported lowering taxes, mandating a reserve fund, establishing an inclusive park at Swift-Cantrell and including the gymnastics program in the new gymnasium"
- Opposes "developers who tried to take advantage of the city through use of variances and zoning changes"

Wants "to ensure Kennesaw is an affordable place to live"

- Wants "to ensure Kennesaw is an affordable place to live"

Supports fully funding the police department

- Supports fully funding the police department

David Blinkhorn

Jon received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Tennessee. Jon and his wife Audra have two children and are members of Kennesaw First Baptist Church.

Jon is currently an Associate Broker with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage.

Information on Jon Fred Bothers' political background is not available at this time.

As of June 6, 2025, Jon Fred Bothers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports "I also believe in supporting our parks and recreation departments by adding more sidewalks, walking trails, and bike lanes.

- Supports "I also believe in supporting our parks and recreation departments by adding more sidewalks, walking trails, and bike lanes.

Wants to "ensure that our public safety department has everything they need to properly do their job"

- Wants to "ensure that our public safety department has everything they need to properly do their job"

Jon Fred Bothers

Information on Lynette's personal background is not available at this time.

Information on Lynette's professional background is not available at this time.

Information on Lynette Burnette's political background is not available at this time.

As of June 6, 2025, Lynette Burnette did not have a website or any information online.

Lynette Burnette

Madelyn received her Bachelor of Art degree in Dance from Kennesaw State University.

Information on Madelyn's professional background is not available at this time.

Information on Madelyn Orochena's political background is not available at this time.

As of June 6, 2025, Madelyn Orochena’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to "foster downtown development which supports a thriving entertainment district"

- Plans to "foster downtown development which supports a thriving entertainment district"

Supports increasing "walkability while focusing on pedestrian safety"

- Supports increasing "walkability while focusing on pedestrian safety"

Madelyn Orochena

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 