2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

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City of Winder, GA, Jimmy Terrell

James is originally from LaGrange, GA. He is married, has two children and one grandchild. He graduated from the University of Georgia.

James served in the US Army Special Forces. He worked as the Chief Investigator for the Barrow County Sheriff’s Department. He also was Winder’s Police Chief from 1980 until 1993.

James "Jimmy" Terrell is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2018 and has been in office for three terms.

As of August 31, 2023, James "Jimmy" Terrell did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to reconstitute our Planning Board.

- Opposed the high-density PUD zonings,
- Wants to reconstitute our Planning Board.

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Supports "growth that benefits the city."

- Supports "growth that benefits the city."

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James "Jimmy" Terrell

City of Winder, GA, Shannon Hammond

Shannon is from Winder, GA. She is married, has one stepchild and two grandchildren. She earned an education science degree in early childhood education from the University of Georgia. She earned a master of education degree in school counseling.

Shannon worked in the public education for 27 years. She was a Federal programs and school improvement coordinator at Barrow County Schools.

Main Street News, Shannon Hammond seeks office of Mayor in Winder

Shannon Cheney Hammond is currently at-large member of the city council. She was appointed to a vacant at-large seat on the city council in 2021 and has been in office for one term.

As of August 31, 2023, Shannon Cheney Hammond did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to build only "best houses in the city."

- Wants to build only "best houses in the city."

Wants to attract "only the best businesses to the city."

- Wants to attract "only the best businesses to the city."

Supports bringing service such as construction issue, infrastructure maintenance and improvement in-house.

- Supports bringing service such as construction issue, infrastructure maintenance and improvement in-house.

Shannon Cheney Hammond

- 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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