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Tess is currently a member of the Dublin City Council. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.

As of October 18, 2025, Tess Godfrey did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes beautification projects will improve safety and encourage development.

- Believes beautification projects will improve safety and encourage development.

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Tess Godfrey

Tess is currently a member of the Dublin City Council. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her second term.

Said, "The biggest thing for me is beautification because that creates safety... If your area, or town is clean, people will think that someone cares here. I believe development would respond to that, and that’s what I’m here for."

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Ben Lanier earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Georgia, He is currently working toward a doctorate in educational leadership and administration from the University of Georgia. 

Ben is College and Career Academy CEO at Dublin City Schools. 

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Ben's campaign for Dublin City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of October 18, 2025, Ben Lanier did not have a website or any information online.

Ben Lanier

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Brandon's campaign for Dublin City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of October 18, 2025, Brandon Chain did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to be an advocate for the community.

- Wants to be an advocate for the community.

Brandon Chain

J. Roy's campaign for Dublin City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of October 18, 2025, J. Roy Rowland IV. did not have a website or any information online.

J. Roy Rowland IV.

John C. Hall, Jr.'s campaign for Dublin City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Believes residents are "livid" about the tax increase due to "apparent financial mismanagement" in schools.

Said, "Dublin needs to be open for business and encourage those who have invested here. Keep the business owners happy. Work with them."

- Believes residents are "livid" about the tax increase due to "apparent financial mismanagement" in schools.
- Said, "Dublin needs to be open for business and encourage those who have invested here. Keep the business owners happy. Work with them."

As of October 18, 2025, John C. Hall, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

John C. Hall, Jr.

- Said, "Dublin needs to be open for business and encourage those who have invested here. Keep the business owners happy. Work with them."

Mitchell Whittington's campaign for Dublin City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of October 18, 2025, Mitchell Whittington did not have a website or any information online.

Mitchell Whittington

Mitchell's campaign for Dublin City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Rae S. Bloodworth's campaign for Dublin City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of October 18, 2025, Rae S. Bloodworth did not have a website or any information online.

Rae S. Bloodworth

Sara Kolbie earned a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Mercer University. 

Sara works as senior manager at Kingfisher Building LLC. 

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Sara is currently an at-large member of the Dublin City Council and the Mayor Pro Tem. She was first elected in 2023 and is serving her first term. 

As of October 18, 2025, Sara Kolbie did not have a website or any information online.

Sara Kolbie

Sara is currently an at-large member of the Dublin City Council. She was first elected in 2023 and is serving her first term. 

As of October 18, 2025, Sara Kolbie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 