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Devlin Cleveland | Hampton, GA

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Devlin Cleveland has lived in Hampton for 14 years. He owns a landscaping company and recently opened an ice cream shop in downtown Hampton. He is the father of three and grandfather of four.

Devlin Cleveland qualifies for district II commissioner

Devlin is currently a member of the Hampton City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. Before serving on the council, he ran for Henry County Commissioner in District II in 2020 but did not win.

Supports encouraging new businesses and housing while preserving the historic charm of Hampton.

Plans to offer incentives, mentorship, and access to capital for small and minority-owned businesses.

Plans to partner with technical colleges and employers to create career training and job placement programs.

Plans to leverage Hampton's history, racetrack proximity, and charm to attract visitors and boost revenue.

Plans to streamline licensing and permitting for local entrepreneurs.

Plans to create programs that connect local youth to internships and job opportunities with Hampton-based employers.

Plans to promote local-first initiatives to keep money in the community.

Economy

Supports expanding recreational programming, sports leagues, and green spaces.

Supports livestreaming city council meetings and publishing easy-to-read budget summaries.

Supports creating citizen advisory boards for zoning, youth, public safety, and parks.

Public Services

Supports small businesses and mixed-use development to revitalize the city center.

Supports improving roads, sidewalks, water systems, and public spaces as the city grows.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports community policing to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents through transparency and accountability.

Supports upgrading equipment, training, and coordination for fire, EMS, and disaster response.

Supports partnering with schools, churches, and nonprofits to keep young people safe, involved, and inspired.

Public Safety

Plans to improve roads, sidewalks, water systems, and public spaces as the city grows.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to expand recreational programming, sports leagues, and green spaces.

Energy & the Environment

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As a native of Hampton, GA. my family has called Hampton home for 8 generations. During which time our long line of service to the City of Hampton includes; my grandfather Willie "Billy" Taylor who worked 30 years for the city, to my Uncle's Willie Ralph Taylor who served as the 1st African American Police Officers & Mack Taylor who served in Public Works. It is the love of our community that they all served and I continue to do so for that reason.

Tarpley wins mayoral race in Hampton

Ann is currently the mayor of Hampton. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. She previously served on the Hampton City Council from 2015 to 2019. She ran for a council seat in 2013 but did not win.

Plans to redesign McBrayer Park in five phases.

Established the 1st Hampton Youth Council.

Supports creating museums, exhibits, markers, and art to preserve Hampton's rich history.

As a councilmember, rewrote zoning laws from spot-based to form-based zoning.

Plans to reduce sewage surplus charges, which would lower water bills.

Supports reducing sewage surplus charges, which would lower water bills.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 