2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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Flat Rock AME Church, Pastor and Ministerial Staff

Edward Johnson is from New Orleans, Louisiana. He has a bachelor's degree in biology from Dillard University. He also has a graduate degree from the Armed Forces Staff College. He attends the Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Edward Johnson is a pastor. He works at the Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal Church, where he has been for 20 years. He previously worked at the New Mount Carmel African Methodist Church and the Atlanta Region Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps.

City of Fayetteville, Edward Johnson

Edward Johnson is currently the mayor of Fayetteville. He was elected in 2016 and has served two terms. He previously was elected city council member of Fayetteville in 2012 and served one term.

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

The Citizen, Mayor Johnson: Managing city’s building boom

Plans to increase the inventory of senior housing.

Wants to continue developing downtown Fayetteville.

Wants to make "downtown a destination" by adding "higher density retail, office and residential offerings in the immediate downtown area."

- Plans to increase the inventory of senior housing.
- Wants to continue developing downtown Fayetteville.
- Wants to make "downtown a destination" by adding "higher density retail, office and residential offerings in the immediate downtown area."

Housing & Urban Development

The Citizen, Mayor Johnson: Fayetteville ‘a safe and inclusive community’

Wants the police department to be "proactive in reaching out to the entire community in order to bridge any gaps and to ensure public confidence in our mission to protect and to serve everyone."

Said the city is being "intentional about hiring a diverse and highly qualified police force that represents 'the best of the best' in law enforcement"

- Wants the police department to be "proactive in reaching out to the entire community in order to bridge any gaps and to ensure public confidence in our mission to protect and to serve everyone."
- Said the city is being "intentional about hiring a diverse and highly qualified police force that represents 'the best of the best' in law enforcement"

Public Safety

The Citizen, Mayor Ed Johnson delivers sixth annual Fayetteville State of the City address

Said he "will continue studying the feasibility of new trail and path systems to better connect our neighborhoods, schools, and parks."

- Said he "will continue studying the feasibility of new trail and path systems to better connect our neighborhoods, schools, and parks."

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Edward Johnson

- 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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