DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Former Lumpkin County Commissioner Doug Sherrill has announced his campaign for Mayor of Dahlonega.

“After careful consideration and prayer, I am officially announcing my candidacy for the Mayor of the City of Dahlonega,” Sherrill said Sunday. “I believe we live in the best community in all of Georgia and I am proud to call this city my home. Dahlonega needs a fresh perspective of leadership and I am looking forward to serving this community as your next mayor.”

Sherrill earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Business from North Georgia College and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Georgia.

Sherrill said during his tenure on the Board of Commissioners he played a key role in establishing budgets that cut taxes while promoting smart growth. “We worked to improve economic development, voted to allocate funding for the Development Authority and facilitated bringing business to Lumpkin County,” he said. “We kept government regulations within reason and assisted all property owners in protecting their interests. We kept government regulations within reason and assisted all property owners in protecting their interests.”

In addition to his service on the Board of Commissioners, Sherrill, is a professional land surveyor, a lecturer at the University of North Georgia, and an ordained minister. He also served on the District 2 Board of Health and is Vice Chair of Resource and Environment for the Association County Commissioners Georgia.

“I will provide the City of Dahlonega the leadership and conservative principles needed in this tough political climate,” he said. “I am not new to politics and most of you are well acquainted with my conservative record. I have strong relationships with our current elected officials and am well acquainted with the needs of our community. I am proud of my experience and intend to use my abilities to benefit the citizens of the City of Dahlonega. I look forward to speaking and engaging with each of you and I humbly ask for your support and vote.”