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List of mayors of Warner Robins, Georgia facts for kids

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Warner Robins is a city in Georgia, USA. Just like a school has a principal, a city has a leader called a mayor. The mayor is in charge of making sure the city runs smoothly, helping its citizens, and making important decisions. This page lists all the people who have served as mayor of Warner Robins since it became a town in 1943.

What Does a Mayor Do?

A mayor is the chief elected official of a city or town. They work with the city council to create laws, manage the city's budget, and oversee public services like parks, roads, and safety. Being mayor is a big responsibility, as they represent all the people living in the city.

Past Mayors of Warner Robins

Since Warner Robins became a town in 1943, many different people have served as its mayor. Each mayor has helped shape the city during their time in office. Here is a list of the mayors and when they served:

  • C. B. Watson (1943–1950)
  • W. T. Giles (1950–1956)
  • Kemp A. Harrison (1956–1961)
  • Robert P. Schroeder (1961–1964)
  • Roger H. Davis (1964–1968)
  • Homer J. Walker, Jr. (1968–1972)
  • Edward Bryant (1972–1976)
  • Foy Evans (1976–1984)
  • Ralph Johnson (1984–1988)
  • Edward Martin (1988–1993)
  • Henrietta McIntyre (1993–1994)
  • Donald S. Walker (1994–2009)
  • John Havrilla (acting Mayor, September 2009 – December 2009)
  • Chuck Shaheen (January 2010 – December 2013)
  • Randy Toms (January 2014 – December 2021)
  • LaRhonda Patrick (January 2022 – Present)

How Mayors are Chosen: Elections

Mayors are chosen by the people of Warner Robins through elections. During an election, citizens vote for the person they believe will do the best job leading the city. The person who gets the most votes wins and becomes the mayor.

Here are some recent mayoral election results:

2009 Mayoral Election

  • Chuck Shaheen won this election.
  • Chuck Chalk was also a candidate.
  • Shaheen received 2,927 votes, while Chalk received 2,737 votes.

2013 Mayoral Election

  • Randy Toms won this election.
  • Joe Musselwhite was also a candidate.
  • Toms received 3,159 votes, while Musselwhite received 1,662 votes.

2021 Mayoral Election

  • LaRhonda Patrick won this election.
  • Randy Toms was also a candidate.
  • Patrick received 4,559 votes, while Toms received 4,234 votes.
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