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Chris is married. He and his wife have lived in Austell for 9 years.

Cobb County Courier, Chris Djonis: Candidate For Mayor Of Austell

Chris is the owner and operator of a general contracting company.

Chris Djonis previously ran for mayor in 2017 and 2020, but did not win.

Plans to assess flood risks within the city in order to protect residents against future disasters.

Wants to re-establish code enforcement laws in order to maintain a clean and healthy environment in Austell.

Wants to "develop an emergency response plan, improve infrastructure, implement an early warning system, and promote sustainable land use" in order to combat flooding.

Said he is committed to "keeping Austell clean."

- Plans to assess flood risks within the city in order to protect residents against future disasters.
- Wants to re-establish code enforcement laws in order to maintain a clean and healthy environment in Austell.
- Wants to "develop an emergency response plan, improve infrastructure, implement an early warning system, and promote sustainable land use" in order to combat flooding.
- Said he is committed to "keeping Austell clean."

Natural Resources & the Environment

Wants to implement the lease purchasing program with the Home Partners of America in order to assist low-income families in buying homes.

Plans to increase the inventory of residential real estate in the community.

Wants to boost the amount of designated senior housing developments in the city.

- Wants to implement the lease purchasing program with the Home Partners of America in order to assist low-income families in buying homes.
- Plans to increase the inventory of residential real estate in the community.
- Wants to boost the amount of designated senior housing developments in the city.

Housing & Urban Development

Intends to reduce crime rates across the city by seeking "partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and community leaders to address the root causes of crime and develop proactive strategies that enhance public safety."

Wants to promote transparency and community engagement in the local police department.

Said he is "committed to promoting fair and just policing practices in our community."

- Intends to reduce crime rates across the city by seeking "partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and community leaders to address the root causes of crime and develop proactive strategies that enhance public safety."
- Wants to promote transparency and community engagement in the local police department.
- Said he is "committed to promoting fair and just policing practices in our community."

Public Safety

Opposes "selling Austell piece by piece to the next Taylor & Mathis who comes along, or raising taxes."

Plans to redevelop downtown Austell by attracting new investments into commercial and residential real estate.

Said he "will consult with other small towns like Woodstock, Acworth and others, as well as the developers who helped those communities succeed."

- Opposes "selling Austell piece by piece to the next Taylor & Mathis who comes along, or raising taxes."
- Plans to redevelop downtown Austell by attracting new investments into commercial and residential real estate.
- Said he "will consult with other small towns like Woodstock, Acworth and others, as well as the developers who helped those communities succeed."

Public Services

Opposes Austell turning into an industrial complex.

Said he will "encourage MORE residential and commercial growth and LESS industrial development."

Wants to reduce noise pollution by requiring a quiet zone for local railways.

- Opposes Austell turning into an industrial complex.
- Said he will "encourage MORE residential and commercial growth and LESS industrial development."
- Wants to reduce noise pollution by requiring a quiet zone for local railways.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Chris Djonis

Ollie Clemons: Candidate For Mayor Of Austell

Austell Georgia, Mayor

Ollie is the chairman of the Lay Advisory Council of the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh Day Adventist. He is a retired Unites States Postal Service senior sales executive. He also was president of the non-profit board at Berean Outreach Ministry Centerm, and chairman of the board of directors for Berean Village, a retirement community. He was president of the homeowner's association of Austell, and vice president of the planning and zoning board.

Ollie B. Clemons Jr. is the current mayor of Austell. He was elected in 2019. He has served one term in this position.  In 2014, he was appointed vice mayor. In 2013, he was elected as the first African American councilman of the city.

As of August 23, 2023, Ollie B. Clemons Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to grow the Austell Community Youth center that he started.

Wants to "continue to make Austell a destination where people want to come and live and work and play".

- Supports the growth of downtown Austell.
- Plans to grow the Austell Community Youth center that he started.
- Wants to "continue to make Austell a destination where people want to come and live and work and play".

Ollie B. Clemons Jr.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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