2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Charles earned a bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University. Charles is married and has two children.

Charles works at Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. as a Sr. Client Manager. He also is the President of Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc.

Charles "Corkey" Welch is currently city council member representing ward four. He was first elected in 2012 and has been in office for three terms.

As of August 23, 2023, Charles "Corkey" Welch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supported the creation of the restrooms and pavilion at North Cooper Lake Park.

Wants to improve the "communication channels between the citizens of Ward 4 and the City Council."

- Supported the creation of the restrooms and pavilion at North Cooper Lake Park.
- Wants to improve the "communication channels between the citizens of Ward 4 and the City Council."

Public Services

Supported the completion of Windy Hill Road.

- Supported the completion of Windy Hill Road.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Charles "Corkey" Welch

PCMA, Michael Power

Michael earned bachelor's degree in marketing from Georgia State University. He lives with his wife and four children.

Michael works at Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) as a Senior Director, State Government Affairs. Previously, he worked at American Chemistry Council. He was a State Affairs Manager, State Affairs Director and State Government Affairs Senior Director.

Michael Power's campaign for city council member position is his first entry into politics.

As of August 23, 2023, Michael Power did not have a website or any information online.

Michael Power

- 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. 

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Smyrna City Council Member, District 4

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