Anthony S. Ford - ARC

Anthony Ford is from St. Louis, Missouri. He holds a bachelor's degree from Missouri State University (NMSU) (now known as Truman State University). He is married to his wife Alcelia, with whom he has a daughter. Ford served as President of the Board of Directors for the Monarch Village Community Association. 

Mayor Anthony S. Ford

Antony served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army for 30 years.

STOCKBRIDGE'S FIRST BLACK MAYOR - Issuu

Anthony currently serves as the mayor of Stockbridge. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his second term. He previously served as interim mayor of Stockbridge. 

Supports delivering homestead exemptions to provide financial relief for families.

Supported homestead exemptions to provide financial relief for families.

Maintained a stable millage rate of 3.77 for two consecutive years, protecting taxpayers.

As Mayor, maintained a stable millage rate of 3.77 for 2  straight years.

Successfully made the $22.5 million Stockbridge Amphitheater debt-free during its fourth full concert season, showcasing sound financial planning and investment in the community.

Made the "$22.5 million Stockbridge Amphitheater debt-free during its fourth full concert season". 

- Supported homestead exemptions to provide financial relief for families.
- As Mayor, maintained a stable millage rate of 3.77 for 2  straight years.
- Made the "$22.5 million Stockbridge Amphitheater debt-free during its fourth full concert season". 

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Plans to improve walkability and accessibility in Stockbridge through projects like the Brush Creek Greenway and a 24-mile trail system.

- Plans to improve walkability and accessibility in Stockbridge through projects like the Brush Creek Greenway and a 24-mile trail system.

Public Services

As of September 3, 2025, Anthony S. Ford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to expand community-based policing.

- Supports mental health response teams.
- Wants to expand community-based policing.

Public Safety

Invested in improving roads, trails, and transportation options to enhance city connectivity and daily life.

As mayor, invested in "better roads, trails, and transportation options that connect our city and improve daily life."

- As mayor, invested in "better roads, trails, and transportation options that connect our city and improve daily life."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Anthony S. Ford

Anthony Ford is from St. Louis, Missouri. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Truman State University. He is married and has a daughter. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Rho Sigma Lambda Chapter located in Henry County.

Anthony is currently the mayor of Stockbridge. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his second term. He previously served as interim mayor of Stockbridge and has been involved in politics since high school.

Supports providing financial relief for families through homestead exemptions.

As of September 3, 2025, Anthony S. Ford did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports promoting Stockbridge's rich history, arts, and railroad heritage to boost tourism.

Supports "Supplier Diversity & Workforce - Ensure fair resource allocation and build a strong local workforce."

Supports "ensuring fair resource allocation and building a strong local workforce."

Supports expanding opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Wants to revitalize downtown by attracting new businesses with incentives and streamlined permits.

Supports partnering with schools and businesses to create job opportunities.

- Supports promoting Stockbridge's rich history, arts, and railroad heritage to boost tourism.
- Supports "ensuring fair resource allocation and building a strong local workforce."
- Supports expanding opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Wants to revitalize downtown by attracting new businesses with incentives and streamlined permits.
- Supports partnering with schools and businesses to create job opportunities.

Supports promoting public art, cultural events, and local artists.

Supports city-sponsored youth leadership programs and internships to promote civic engagement and career growth.

Supports after-school and mentorship programs to help students.

- Supports promoting public art, cultural events, and local artists.
- Supports city-sponsored youth leadership programs and internships to promote civic engagement and career growth.
- Supports after-school and mentorship programs to help students.

Supports collaborating with various partners to develop a comprehensive housing plan, assessing land use for housing and economic development, and creating an inclusive housing plan to expand options for seniors, students, veterans, families, and local workers.

Supports assessing land use for housing and economic development, and creating an inclusive housing plan to expand options for seniors, students, veterans, families, and local workers.

Supports implementing an 80% affordable housing and 20% market-rate housing ratio and expanding affordable and workforce housing options for working families, seniors, and young professionals.

Supports launching programs for first-time homebuyers and providing rental assistance.

- Supports assessing land use for housing and economic development, and creating an inclusive housing plan to expand options for seniors, students, veterans, families, and local workers.
- Supports implementing an 80% affordable housing and 20% market-rate housing ratio and expanding affordable and workforce housing options for working families, seniors, and young professionals.
- Supports launching programs for first-time homebuyers and providing rental assistance.

Supports first responders, addressing crime at its root, and creating a secure environment for all.

- Supports first responders, addressing crime at its root, and creating a secure environment for all.

Supports improving roads, transit, and broadband for better connectivity.

- Supports improving roads, transit, and broadband for better connectivity.

Supports the Renewable Energy Task Force, which aims to "explore clean energy solutions to cut costs and combat climate change."

Supports creating a Renewable Energy Task Force, which aims to "explore clean energy solutions to cut costs and combat climate change."

- Supports creating a Renewable Energy Task Force, which aims to "explore clean energy solutions to cut costs and combat climate change."

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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. 