Gary Norton

Gary Norton is Port Wentworth's new mayor

Gary is currently the mayor of Port Wentworth. He has served as mayor for eight years and previously served two years on the city council.

Plans to address long-standing drainage issues and improve recreation facilities.

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

Plans to encourage small businesses and fix long-standing drainage problems.

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Plans to prioritize fixing long-standing drainage problems and recreation facilities.

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Plans to address long-standing drainage issues.

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- 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. 