2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Alvin Payton Jr. is from Valdosta, Georgia. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Northeastern State University. He also has a Doctorate degree in public administration from Valdosta State University.

Alvin Payton Jr. is a vice president for adult education service. He works at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, where he has been for 29 years.

Valdosta Daily Times, Payton seeks representative seat

Alvin Payton Jr. previously served as city council member of Valdosta. He was elected in 2008 and served four terms. He previously ran for city council member in 2020 and did not win.

As of August 23, 2023, Alvin Payton Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to implement affordable healthcare.

Said he would focus on "felony voting reform, human trafficking and raising the minimum wage."

- Wants to implement affordable healthcare.
- Said he would focus on "felony voting reform, human trafficking and raising the minimum wage."

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Alvin Payton Jr.

As of August 31, 2023, Bill Love did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

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

Bill Love

Information about Edgar "Nicky" Tooley's personal background is not available at this time.

Valdosta Today, General Municipal Elections and Special Elections

Edgar "Nicky" Tooley is a fire inspector and investigator. He works at the Valdosta Fire Department, where he has been for 25 years. He also served in the United States Army.

Edgar "Nicky" Tooley previously ran for city council member of Valdosta in 2020, but did not win.

As of August 23, 2023, Edgar "Nicky" Tooley did not have a website.

Edgar "Nicky" Tooley

Nick is from Decatur, Georgia. He attended Southwest DeKalb High School. He has a Bachelor Degree in management from Valdosta State University. He currently lives with his wife in Valdosta.

Nick is a program director. He works at 107.9 The Beat and Black Crow Media. He is also the owner-operator at Big Nick's Restaurant.

Nick "Big Nick" Harden previously ran for school board member of Lowndes County in 2021 and did not win.

As of August 29, 2023, Nick "Big Nick" Harden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to tackle high crime rates by increasing job openings and availabilities in the city.

Supports progressive policing tactics that would address issues of mental health in the community.

Said that "crime arises from desperate circumstances and financial struggle" which must be solved by the city government.

- Plans to tackle high crime rates by increasing job openings and availabilities in the city.
- Supports progressive policing tactics that would address issues of mental health in the community.
- Said that "crime arises from desperate circumstances and financial struggle" which must be solved by the city government.

Nick "Big Nick" Harden

- 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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