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Justin Wright grew up in Bibb County and attended Mercer University. He has lived in Centerville for 12 years. He's served on city council for about 7 years. He is also the pastor at Centerville Community Church, where he's served for 11 years.

Justin is the lead pastor at Centerville Community Church, where he has served since 2013. He previously worked at churches in LaGrange, GA, and two churches in the metro Atlanta area.

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Justin is currently a member of the Centerville City Council. He was first elected in 2016 and is currently serving his third term. He ran in a special election for Mayor of Centerville in 2025 but did not win.

Supports competitive wages and benefits for city employees to help recruit and retain talented workers.

Plans to pursue tax incentive programs to attract small businesses.

Economy

Supports competitive wages and benefits for city employees to aid recruitment and retention.

Public Services

Believes the city should plan for future growth and exercise oversight to ensure development benefits citizens, not just outside investors.

As city council chair, supported the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing to develop affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports ensuring city employees, including police and fire, have competitive wages and benefits to recruit and retain talented team members.

Supports higher pay for police officers to address staffing shortages.

Public Safety

Believes the city should plan for future growth and more effectively oversee development to benefit citizens rather than outside investors.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Energy & the Environment

- 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. 