Savannah is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River,the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War,Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth most populous city,with a 2020 U.S. census population of 147,780. The Savannah metropolitan area,Georgia's third-largest,had a 2020 population of 404,798.
A councillor,alternatively councilman,councilwoman,councilperson,or council member,is someone who sits on,votes in,or is a member of,a council. This is typically an elected representative of an electoral district in a municipal or regional government,or other local authority. The title of a councillor varies geographically,with a name generally being preceded by their title in formal or council-related situations in many places.
The City of Melbourne is a local government area in Victoria,Australia,located in the central city area of Melbourne. In 2021,the city has an area of 37.7 square kilometres (14.6 sq mi) and had a population of 149,615. The city's motto is "vires acquirit eundo" which means "we gather strength as we go".
Christopher Laurie "Kit" Malthouse is a British Conservative Party politician and businessman who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for North West Hampshire since 2015. He served as Secretary of State for Education from 6 September to 25 October 2022,and previously served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from July to September 2022.
Walter Burnett Jr. is an American politician who has served as the alderman for Chicago's 27th ward since his first election in 1995. The 27th ward includes the West Loop,Greektown,East Garfield Park,Near North Side,Old Town,West Humboldt Park,West Town,Goose Island and the Illinois Medical District. As of 2023 he is the vice mayor of Chicago.
Floyd Adams Jr. was an American politician from the U.S state of Georgia,and a former Mayor of Savannah,Georgia. He was a Democrat.
Earl LeRoy "Buddy" Carter is an American pharmacist and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district since 2015. The district is based in Savannah and includes most of the state's coastal southern portion. A member of the Republican Party,Carter served as a Georgia state representative (2005–2009) and Georgia state senator (2009–2014).
Jesús G. "Chuy" García is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 4th district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party,he served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners,as well as in the Illinois Senate and on the Chicago City Council before his election to Congress. He was also a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 2015 and 2023. Throughout his career in Chicago and national politics,he has been described as a progressive.
James Kelcourse is a member of the Massachusetts Parole Board. Kelcourse was previously a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. A resident of Amesbury,Massachusetts,he was elected as a Republican to represent the 1st Essex district. Kelcourse,a former Amesbury city councillor,defeated Newburyport city councillor Ed Cameron in a very close election. He was declared the victor by 12 votes after a month-long recount. He was re-elected in 2016,2018,and 2020. Kelcourse served the cities of Newburyport and Amesbury and the town of Salisbury for 4 terms in the House of Representatives.
William W. Hitchens is an American former police officer,former Director of Homeland Security and current politician from Georgia. Hitchens is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 161st District,serving since 2012.
Otis Samuel Johnson is an American social worker,educator and politician from the U.S. state of Georgia who served as the Mayor of Savannah from 2004 until 2012. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Anderson Drew Ferguson IV is an American politician who is the U.S. representative for Georgia's 3rd congressional district. The district stretches from the southern suburbs of Atlanta to the northern suburbs of Columbus,including a sliver of Columbus itself.
Eddie W. DeLoach is an American businessman and politician who served as the 66th mayor of Savannah,Georgia. Prior to running for mayor in the 2015 election,DeLoach served as a commissioner for Chatham County's 7th District from 1992 to 2000. He earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Berry College.
Elizabeth Ann Van Duyne is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 24th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party,she was mayor of Irving from 2011 to 2017. She was an official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration.
The 2019 Savannah mayoral election held an initial round on November 5,2019,with a runoff held on December 3,2019. Incumbent mayor Eddie DeLoach was defeated by longtime alderman Van R. Johnson.
The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on November 8,2022,to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Wisconsin,one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives,elections to the United States Senate,and various state and local elections. Primaries were held on August 9,2022. The Republican Party won a majority of Wisconsin's U.S. House delegation as well as,notably,55.5 percent of the statewide vote.
Anna Reynolds is an Australian politician who has served as the Lord Mayor of Hobart in Tasmania since November 2018. Reynolds ran in the 2022 Hobart City Council election as the leader of the Your Hobart Independents ticket.
Plant Riverside District is a mixed-use development in Savannah,Georgia,United States. Located on the west end of historic River Street,the development opened in 2020 after several years of construction. A JW Marriott hotel anchors the development,which incorporates the original 1912 power plant as well as an extended riverwalk into the overall design.
Edna Branch Jackson is an American politician from Georgia. Jackson is a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 165. She was previously the Mayor of Savannah from 2012 to 2015,the first female African-American to hold the office.
Cavalier Johnson is an American politician who has served as the 45th mayor of Milwaukee,Wisconsin,since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party,he previously served on the Milwaukee Common Council from 2016 to 2022.
