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Jody Boulineau

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Jody's campaign for Hephzibah City Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Jody Boulineau did not have a website or any information online.

Robert J. Buchwitz

Robert is from Hephzibah, Georgia. He has a high school diploma from Hephzibah Comprehensive High School. He is married with four children and three grandchildren. He is a member of Bath Presbyterian Church.

Robert is currently the chairman of the Hephzibah City Commission. He has served on the commission since 1995 and has held the chairman position since 2006.

As of September 3, 2025, Robert J. Buchwitz did not have a website or any information online.

Robert Buchwitz - Chairman - Georgia School of Innovation and the ...

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Robert is currently chairman of the Hephzibah City Commission. He has served on the commission since 1995 and has served as chairman since 2006.

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