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Thomas lives in Dahlonega with his wife, DJ.

Thomas Gordineer (Dahlonega City Council Post 1, Georgia ...

Thomas's previously ran for Dahlonega City Council Member in 2023, but did not win.

As of October 23, 2025, Thomas Gordineer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes high-density housing developments and believes in protecting historical zoning.

Believes "we need to make sure that we don't not rush forward with developing our limited resources, our land at too great a cost to our future and our citizens' tax dollars."

- Believes "we need to make sure that we don't not rush forward with developing our limited resources, our land at too great a cost to our future and our citizens' tax dollars."

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Thomas Gordineer

Thomas's campaign for Dahlonega City Council Member, Post 1 is his first entry into politics. 

Believes in cautious land development to protect future resources and citizens' tax dollars.

Supports maintaining and enhancing infrastructure, including providing clean drinking water and ensuring resident safety.

As of October 23, 2025, Thomas Gordineer did not have a website or any information online.

Believes traffic congestion on Morrison Moore Parkway is a significant issue, citing specific problematic intersections.

Wants to preserve Dahlonega's "clean air, clean water, bright skies, good environment, open roads, low crime, good schools and nice people."

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Believes traffic congestion on Morrison Moore Parkway is a significant issue.

Thomas earned a bachelor's degree from North Georgia College. He is married wih 2 daughters. He has served on the Chamber of Commerce Board, 4th of July Family Day Committee, Board of Directors for the Community Helping Place, Downtown Development Authority, Georgia Mountain Regional Commission, and as president of the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club, 

Thomas owns and operates his family's fudge factory.

Tony Owens (Dahlonega City Council Post 1, Georgia, candidate ...

Thomas's campaign for Dahlonega City Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

As of October 23, 2025, Thomas Owens did not have a website or any information online.

Supports protecting "cultural heritage and family-friendly values."

- Supports protecting "cultural heritage and family-friendly values."

Believes in strengthening zoning ordinances to protect residential neighborhoods and ensuring development aligns with the city's Comprehensive Plan.

Supports adopting and implementing a Community Revitalization Plan to guide balanced, community-centered growth and unlock state housing and infrastructure funds.

Supports expanding affordable housing through zoning adjustments and multifamily solutions.

- Believes in strengthening zoning ordinances to protect residential neighborhoods and ensuring development aligns with the city's Comprehensive Plan.
- Supports adopting and implementing a Community Revitalization Plan to guide balanced, community-centered growth and unlock state housing and infrastructure funds.
- Supports expanding affordable housing through zoning adjustments and multifamily solutions.

Wants to improve downtown by adding sidewalks, lighting, and greenspace.

- Wants to improve downtown by adding sidewalks, lighting, and greenspace.

Supports partnering with the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission for traffic planning and workforce development.

- Supports partnering with the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission for traffic planning and workforce development.

Said, "We can maintain our mountains, scenic beauty, and small-town character while navigating growth."

- Said, "We can maintain our mountains, scenic beauty, and small-town character while navigating growth."

Thomas Owens

Tony's campaign for Dahlonega City Council Member, Post 1 is his first entry into politics. 

- 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. 