Meet the candidates: Fox, Jolliff vie for Cartersville's Ward 5 seat

Gary is a Cartersville native and graduate of Cartersville High School and the University of Georgia. He has been married for more than 43 years to Liz Fox, and they have three grown children and two grandchildren.

Gary L. Fox (Cartersville City Council Ward 5, Georgia, candidate ...

Gary L. Fox is currently a member of the Cartersville City Council, representing Ward 5. He was first elected in 2015 and is currently serving his third term. 

Supports "quality growth" while preserving the city's "hometown charm and atmosphere."

- Supports "quality growth" while preserving the city's "hometown charm and atmosphere."

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As of October 17, 2025, Gary L. Fox did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the police and fire departments through improved pay and facilities.

- Supports the police and fire departments through improved pay and facilities.

Public Safety

Plans to address concerns about speeding, excessively loud vehicles, and traffic.

- Plans to address concerns about speeding, excessively loud vehicles, and traffic.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Gary L. Fox

Gary Fox is a Cartersville native and graduate of Cartersville High School and the University of Georgia. He has been married for more than 43 years to Liz Fox, and they have three grown children and two grandchildren.

Supports "quality growth" while preserving "hometown charm and atmosphere."

Gary is currently a member of the Cartersville City Council, representing Ward 5. He was first elected in 2021.

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Thomas works as a sales arborist for Top Tier Trees.

Thomas Paul Jolliff (Cartersville City Council Ward 5, Georgia ...

Thomas Paul Jolliff's campaign for Cartersville City Council Member, District 5 is his first entry into politics. 

As of October 17, 2025, Thomas Paul Joliff did not have a website or any information online.

Thomas Paul Joliff

Thomas Paul Jolliff has spent most of his career in the tree care and crane service industries. He is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist. He lives in Atco with his fiancee, Cate, and their two Great Pyrenees, and they enjoy frequenting the Cartersville Baseball Complex to walk their dogs and visiting the Cartersville Farmers Market.

Thomas has worked in the tree care and crane service industries for most of his career. He is a certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture.

Thomas has spent most of his career in the tree care and crane service industries. He is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist.

- 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. 