City of Decatur: City Commission, Tony Powers

Decaturish, Candidate Q&A - Tony Powers, Decatur City Commission

Said, "I support every effort we can make as a community to preserve our greenspace."

- Said, "I support every effort we can make as a community to preserve our greenspace."

Natural Resources & the Environment

Said, "We as a community have to provide a place where our seniors can age in place."

Wanted to make sure the homes of seniors and low-income residents are protected.

Believed the market would help dictate whether Decatur continued to develop apartments.

- Said, "We as a community have to provide a place where our seniors can age in place."
- Wanted to make sure the homes of seniors and low-income residents are protected.
- Believed the market would help dictate whether Decatur continued to develop apartments.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 28, 2023, Anthony "Tony" Powers did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Said, "...we have to make sure Decatur remains affordable and welcoming to all of our residents."

Wants the commission and school board have a productive working relationship.

- Said, "...we have to make sure Decatur remains affordable and welcoming to all of our residents."
- Wants the commission and school board have a productive working relationship.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Anthony "Tony" Powers

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