Mayor and Council - Port Wentworth, Georgia

Rufus earned an associate's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Wayne State University. 

Rufus is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the Vietnam War. 

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Rufus Bright Jr. is currently a Port Wentworth City Council Member for District 3. He has served on the council for four years and previously served for eight years on the planning and zoning commission.

As of September 3, 2025, Rufus Bright Jr.  did not have a website or any information online.

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Rufus Bright Jr. 

Rufus is currently a Port Wentworth City Council Member, District 3. He has served on the council for four years and has a total of 12 years of experience in Port Wentworth leadership, including eight years on the planning and zoning commission.

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

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

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Doel is originally from Villalba, Puerto Rico. He has lived in Port Wentworth since 2005. 

Doel formerly worked for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force National Guard. 

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Doel Maldonado previously ran for Port Wentworth City Council in 2019, vying for the at-large seat but did not win.

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

Doel Maldonado

Doel previously ran for Port Wentworth City Council in 2019, vying for the at-large seat but did not win.

Wants to improve the types of businesses coming into the city.

Believes Highway 21 is dangerous and needs expansion or an alternate route.

- 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. 