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The Faces of Suwanee, Jimmy Burnette, Mayor of Suwanee

James is from Suwanee, GA. He has two sons and two grandchildren. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Georgia Southern University.

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James is a residential remodeler. He is the President at Burnette Renovations, Inc since 2003.

James M. Burnette Jr. is currently the Mayor. He was first elected in 2011 and has been in office for three terms. He previously served as a city council member from 1996 to 2012.

As of August 29, 2023, James M. Burnette Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Suwanee Magazine, Interview with Suwanee’s New Mayor: Jimmy Burnette

Supports making the living costs affordable.

- Wants to lower taxes.
- Supports making the living costs affordable.

Public Services

Previously supported moving forward with the I-85 Gateway and the 20/20 Vision.

- Previously supported moving forward with the I-85 Gateway and the 20/20 Vision.

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James M. Burnette 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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