Mainstreet News,  Roshuanda Merritt 

Roshuanda attended the University of North Georgia. She has two children, Katelyn and Christopher. She attends Paradise AME Church.

Jackson Herald Today,  East Jackson’s Merritt Named WBL New TOTY 

Roshuanda is a work based learning coordinator for East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

Jackson Herald Today,  Qualifying being held this week, results posted as available 

Roshuanda Adams Merritt’s ran for Commerce City Board of Education in 2019, but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Roshuanda Adams Merritt did not have a website or any information online.

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Roshuanda Adams Merritt

Jackson Herald Today,  Meet the Candidates: Marty Vitug, Commerce City Council Ward 5 

Marty is a native of Commerce, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Tracy, and has a daughter, Myca.

Marty Vitug’s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of June 6, 2025, Marty Vitug did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to ensure housing is available for all income levels.

- Wants to ensure housing is available for all income levels.

Wants to strengthen public safety systems

Advocates for a full-time fire department.

- Supports growing the police department.
- Wants to strengthen public safety systems
- Advocates for a full-time fire department.

Supports the creation of more retail businesses.

- Supports the creation of more retail businesses.

Advocates for expanding utility services.

Wants to keeps roads and streets safe and maintained.

- Advocates for expanding utility services.
- Wants to keeps roads and streets safe and maintained.

Marty Vitug

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 