2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Patch, New Mayor Takes Office In Dallas

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L. James Kelly is currently the mayor of Dallas. He was first elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term. He previously served as a member of city council and mayor pro-tem.

Supported the adoption of the Livable Community Initiative Plan, which included creating new parks.

- Supported the adoption of the Livable Community Initiative Plan, which included creating new parks.

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of August 30, 2023, L. James Kelly did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Contributed to upgrading body cameras of police officers.

Helped in creating a new 9-1-1 call center.

Supported the creation of the citizens police academy.

- Contributed to upgrading body cameras of police officers.
- Helped in creating a new 9-1-1 call center.
- Supported the creation of the citizens police academy.

Public Safety

The Dallas New Era, Dallas Mayor James Kelly visits the Paulding Rotary Club

Planned to complete the Dallas amphitheater.

Wanted to capitalize on maximizing the potential for parks and recreation's community events.

Promised to extend retail collaboration in the downtown area.

Supported creating "a vibrant and prosperous downtown district that is suitable for residents, employees, and visitors, promotes a positive business environment, and creates connections to the region via the Silver Comet Trail."

- Planned to complete the Dallas amphitheater.
- Wanted to capitalize on maximizing the potential for parks and recreation's community events.
- Promised to extend retail collaboration in the downtown area.
- Supported creating "a vibrant and prosperous downtown district that is suitable for residents, employees, and visitors, promotes a positive business environment, and creates connections to the region via the Silver Comet Trail."

Public Services

Wanted to develop greater connectivity with the Silver Comet bike trails with the city.

- Wanted to develop greater connectivity with the Silver Comet bike trails with the city.

Transportation & Infrastructure

L. James Kelly

- 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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