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The Canton City Council sets all policies for the City including fiscal and administrative policy. The councilmembers' terms of office are for four years. Elections occur every two years so terms are staggered. The current Mayor Pro Tem is Farris Yawn; he takes on the role of mayor when Mayor Grant is absent. All wards are city-at-large positions with geographic residency requirements.
The governing body of the City of Canton is the City Council that establishes local law and policies through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions. Regular City Council meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday each month at Canton City Hall located at 110 Academy Street. The City Council may postpone or cancel any meeting as deemed necessary.
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Waterman, Dwayne
- Departments:Mayor & Council
- Title:Councilmember Ward 3
- Phone:(770) 704-1500
- Email:Email
(4 Year Term) Term Expires 12/2025
Dwayne Waterman is currently serving his first term as a councilmember. He moved to Georgia at a young age and graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Waterman has held leadership roles in Manufacturing-Industrial Engineering and Energy Commodity Management at Siemens Corporation and Sodexo. He now serves as the Corporate Energy Director for a global manufacturer of complex metal components, supporting the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets.
A resident of River Green, Dwayne lives with his wife Michele and their two children, Jillian and James.
In December 2019, Dwayne graduated from the Canton Citizen’s Police Academy, which inspired him to become more actively involved in the local community. In 2020, he was appointed to the Canton Public Safety Citizens Advisory Board and later named co-chair.
Dedicated to public safety, infrastructure improvements, energy management, and economic development, Dwayne brings business acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical expertise to the council.
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