James Clifton is a lifelong resident of Fayette County. He is married and has two children. They are members of Peachtree City First Baptist Church.

James is a lawyer and founding member of The Clifton Law Firm.

James's campaign for Peachtree City City Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

- Supports reducing the budget and taxes.

Economy

As of September 3, 2025, James Clifton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Opposes high-density housing and supports reinstating the city's pre-2022 land use plan to restrict multifamily development.

Opposes annexing land for residential zoning, saying it has led to costly city service expansions and higher taxes.

- Opposes high-density housing and supports reinstating the city's pre-2022 land use plan to restrict multifamily development.
- Opposes annexing land for residential zoning, saying it has led to costly city service expansions and higher taxes.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports eliminating all restrictions on public comment at council meetings.

- Supports eliminating all restrictions on public comment at council meetings.

Public Safety

Believes the current redesign of the 54/74 intersection is a "multimillion-dollar misstep" that will not improve east-west traffic flow and advocates for a more thoughtful, data-driven planning process to address transportation challenges.

- Believes the current redesign of the 54/74 intersection is a "multimillion-dollar misstep" that will not improve east-west traffic flow and advocates for a more thoughtful, data-driven planning process to address transportation challenges.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

James Clifton

James is a lifelong resident of Fayette County and enjoys staying active in the community. He is married to Dr. Whitney Clifton. James and Whitney have two children – Julian, 6, and William, 4. They live in the Kedron area of Peachtree City and are members of Peachtree City First Baptist Church. In his spare time, James restores old pinball machines.

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

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Michael Pokacek grew up in Glenloch Village in Peachtree City. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kennesaw State University and a master's degree in public policy analysis from Georgia State University. Michael lives in Peachtree City with his wife and two kids.

Michael's campaign for city council in Peachtree City is his first run for public office.

Michael is the director of health and health education policy at Piedmont. He has held various leadership roles in the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Prior to that he was a fiscal and policy analyst at the Geroge House of Representatives Budget and Research office.

Supports a full rollback of the millage rate.

Wants to revitalize commercial spaces to attract more businesses and pursue public/private partnerships to increase entertainment options and community events.

- Supports a full rollback of the millage rate.
- Wants to revitalize commercial spaces to attract more businesses and pursue public/private partnerships to increase entertainment options and community events.

Believes in eliminating time constraints for public comment at city council meetings, saying "citizen input always matters."

Believes in introducing a city-run yard debris pickup program to improve compliance with the burn ban.

Wants to enhance recreation amenities and prioritize maintenance for public parks, playgrounds, and facilities.

- Believes in eliminating time constraints for public comment at city council meetings, saying "citizen input always matters."
- Believes in introducing a city-run yard debris pickup program to improve compliance with the burn ban.
- Wants to enhance recreation amenities and prioritize maintenance for public parks, playgrounds, and facilities.

Opposes new apartments and rezoning industrial and commercial land for residential development.

- Opposes new apartments and rezoning industrial and commercial land for residential development.

As of September 3, 2025, Michael Pokacek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to improve and resurface the pathway system.

Aims to improve traffic conditions by leveraging relationships with regional and state leaders to find solutions and secure funding.

- Wants to improve and resurface the pathway system.
- Aims to improve traffic conditions by leveraging relationships with regional and state leaders to find solutions and secure funding.

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- 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. 