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Amy Fouse is from Perry and is a graduate of Perry High School. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Valdosta State University, a master's degree in education from Mercer University, and a doctorate degree in education from Georgia Souther University. She is married. 

Amy works as a English Language Arts and World Languages Coordinator with the Houston County Board of Education. She is also an adjunct instructor with Central Georgia Technical College and Mercer University. 

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Amy's campaign for Perry City Council District 1 Post 1 is her first run for public office. 

‘I will be a voice for the people:’ Perry City Council candidate Amy Fouse shares her vision for her city, The Houston Home Journal

Believes affordability is a major issue for families in Perry.

Said she will work with the mayor and council to ensure the city manages taxpayer dollars responsibly, conducts independent audits, and pursues every outside funding source before raising fees or taxes.

Supports small, locally owned businesses.

- Believes affordability is a major issue for families in Perry.
- Said she will work with the mayor and council to ensure the city manages taxpayer dollars responsibly, conducts independent audits, and pursues every outside funding source before raising fees or taxes.
- Supports small, locally owned businesses.

Economy

Wants to ensure the city’s utility rates are fair and transparent, and that new development does not unfairly shift costs onto current residents.

Said, "I will always put the people of Perry first. This campaign isn’t about politics, it’s about listening to residents, asking tough questions, and making thoughtful, responsible decisions that protect what we love about our city while planning wisely for the future."

- Wants to ensure the city’s utility rates are fair and transparent, and that new development does not unfairly shift costs onto current residents.
- Said, "I will always put the people of Perry first. This campaign isn’t about politics, it’s about listening to residents, asking tough questions, and making thoughtful, responsible decisions that protect what we love about our city while planning wisely for the future."

Public Services

Supports "smart and responsible growth" while protecting the city's historic character and small-town identity.

Believes managed growth will strengthen the city and plans to ensure new housing and business developments are paired with necessary infrastructure.

Believes "if growth is managed,... it will strengthen the city" and plans to ensure new housing and business developments are paired with necessary infrastructure.

- Supports "smart and responsible growth" while protecting the city's historic character and small-town identity.
- Believes "if growth is managed,... it will strengthen the city" and plans to ensure new housing and business developments are paired with necessary infrastructure.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in addressing crime through "smart, community-focused policing," including increased patrols, improved lighting, supporting family violence victims, and engaging neighbors in crime prevention.

- Believes in addressing crime through "smart, community-focused policing," including increased patrols, improved lighting, supporting family violence victims, and engaging neighbors in crime prevention.

Public Safety

Plans to prioritize infrastructure improvements for current and future developments.

- Plans to prioritize infrastructure improvements for current and future developments.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Energy & the Environment

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Phyllis Bynum-Grace  is from Perry, where she still lives today. She is married. 

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Phyllis previously worked as a school nurse. 

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Phyllis currently serves as a member of the Perry City Council, representing District 1. She was first elected in 1998. She previously served as  Mayor Pro Tempore. She was first elected in 2002 and served for 3 terms. 

Councilmember Phyllis Bynum-Grace seeks one more term on Perry City Council, The Houston Home Journal

Advocates for "sustaining economic development and growth while maintaining its small town connections."

- Advocates for "sustaining economic development and growth while maintaining its small town connections."

As a city council member, supported the Black History Month initiative “Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future.”

Plans to prioritize transparency and accountability.

- As a city council member, supported the Black History Month initiative “Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future.”
- Plans to prioritize transparency and accountability.

As a city council member, provided housing rehabilitation grant funding.

As a city council member, approved a cottage-style development of 34 houses on General Courtney Hodges Boulevard.

- As a city council member, provided housing rehabilitation grant funding.
- As a city council member, approved a cottage-style development of 34 houses on General Courtney Hodges Boulevard.

Supports community awareness initiatives to address domestic violence.

Believes entering auto crimes are often committed by youth.

Believes entering auto crimes are often committed by youth and is a city issue. 

- Supports community awareness initiatives to address domestic violence.
- Believes entering auto crimes are often committed by youth and is a city issue. 

As a city council member, oversaw the construction of the Creekwood Splashpad and Legacy Park.

As a city council member, supported the reconstruction of the bridge at Big Indian Creek.

- As a city council member, oversaw the construction of the Creekwood Splashpad and Legacy Park.
- As a city council member, supported the reconstruction of the bridge at Big Indian Creek.

As of September 3, 2025, Phyllis Bynum-Grace did not have a website or any information online.

Phyllis Bynum-Grace

Phyllis is currently a member of the Perry City Council, representing District 1. She was first elected in 2021.

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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. 