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Joseph Bastian moved to Loganville in 2023 with his husband. He has a bachelor's degree in public management from Florida A&M University and a master's degree in digital financial technology from Kennesaw State University. Joseph volunteers with Junior Achievement of Georgia and Learning in Color and attends the Bridge Church of Barrow.

Supports youth internships and summer jobs through partnerships with major Atlanta-based companies.

- Supports youth internships and summer jobs through partnerships with major Atlanta-based companies.

Economy

Wants to establish "Loganville Day," an annual event celebrating community service, unity, and local pride.

Supports the construction of a state-of-the-art dog park.

- Wants to establish "Loganville Day," an annual event celebrating community service, unity, and local pride.
- Supports the construction of a dog park.

Public Services

As of September 3, 2025, Joseph "Joey" Bastian’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports enhancing transit solutions for underserved neighborhoods, especially in Gwinnett's Loganville area.

- Supports enhancing transit solutions for underserved neighborhoods, especially in Gwinnett's Loganville area.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Joseph "Joey" Bastian

Buket Urgen

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Joanne's campaign for Loganville City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

Joanne Byrne

Running for city council member in Gwinnett.

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Keith Colquit has a bachelor's degree from Shorter University.

Keith is a code enforcement supervisor for the city of Brookhaven.

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Keith previously ran for city council in 2023 but did not win.

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

Keith Colquit

Keith is currently the chairperson of the Loganville Planning Commission.

Walter Ley

City Council

Melanie is currently a council member for the City of Loganville. She was elected in November 2021 and is currently serving her first term.

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

Melanie Long

Melanie is currently a council member for the City of Loganville. She was elected in November 2021 and is currently serving her first term. She is chairwoman of the city’s Public Safety Committee and a member of both the Economic Development and Public Utilities committees.

Opposes the city's library board applying for a $2 million grant to help pay for a new library building.

Toyin Wakil Olaoluwa holds a master's degree in organizational leadership from Waldorf University and a doctor of business administration degree from Touro University Worldwide. 

Toyin is both the owner and CEO of American Family Insurance. He also serves as major and commender of the Background and Recruitment division of the Dekalb County Government. 

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Toyin previously ran for Walton County Sheriff in 2024 but did not win.

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Plans to foster strong community partnerships and promote teamwork by providing an excellent work environment and decent livable wages for law enforcement members.

Plans to ensure "decent livable wages" for law enforcement. 

- Plans to ensure "decent livable wages" for law enforcement. 

As of September 3, 2025, Toyin Wakil Olaoluwa did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "We will serve the public in partnership with ur community, protect life and property, prevent crimes, respect human rights, and resolve problems in the community by treating citizens and visors as we would like to be treated."

Plans to work with the community to protect life and property, prevent crime, respect human rights, and solve problems while treating everyone with dignity and fairness.

Plans to provide professional law enforcement services and foster community partnerships.

Plans to build strong community partnerships.

- Plans to work with the community to protect life and property, prevent crime, respect human rights, and solve problems while treating everyone with dignity and fairness.
- Plans to build strong community partnerships.

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Toyin Wakil Olaoluwa

Wes Johnson's campaign for Loganville City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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

Wes Johnson

Wes's campaign for Loganville City Council Member 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. 