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2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Jackson Herald Today,  Meet the Candidates: Marty Vitug, Commerce City Council Ward 5 

Marty is a native of Commerce, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Tracy, and has a daughter, Myca.

Marty Vitug’s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Marty Vitug did not have a website or any information online.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Wants to ensure housing is available for all income levels.

- Wants to ensure housing is available for all income levels.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to strengthen public safety systems

Advocates for a full-time fire department.

- Supports growing the police department.
- Wants to strengthen public safety systems
- Advocates for a full-time fire department.

Public Safety

Supports the creation of more retail businesses.

- Supports the creation of more retail businesses.

Public Services

Advocates for expanding utility services.

Wants to keeps roads and streets safe and maintained.

- Advocates for expanding utility services.
- Wants to keeps roads and streets safe and maintained.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Marty Vitug

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Ronald is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. He studied at Georgia State University.

Ronald is retired. He was previously the president of Silver-Drody Sales.

Jackson Herald Today,  Qualifying being held this week, results posted as available 

Ronald Silver’s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Ronald Silver did not have a website or any information online.

Ronald Silver

Mainstreet News,  Roshuanda Merritt 

Roshuanda attended the University of North Georgia. She has two children, Katelyn and Christopher. She attends Paradise AME Church.

Jackson Herald Today,  East Jackson’s Merritt Named WBL New TOTY 

Roshuanda is a work based learning coordinator for East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

Roshuanda Adams Merritt’s ran for Commerce City Board of Education in 2019, but did not win.

As of August 31, 2023, Roshuanda Adams Merritt did not have a website or any information online.

Roshuanda Adams Merritt

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Commerce City Council Member, District 5

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Public Safety

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