From Staff Reports
COCHRAN, Ga. — Following publication of The Ledger’s article, “Your City Council, Your Voice: What Cochran’s Charter Says About Representation and Accessibility,” additional telephone numbers have been located on the City of Cochran’s official website.
The original article included email addresses for all six council members but identified Councilman Shane Savant as the only council member with a publicly listed telephone number.
A subsequent review of the city’s website located telephone numbers for all six council members.
The Ledger is providing the updated contact directory below as a public service to Cochran residents.
Mayor
Carla D. Coley
Telephone: 478-214-0347
Email: ccoley@cityofcochran.com
District One
Post One — Councilwoman Trecia Gardner
Telephone: 478-298-3793
Email: tgardner@cityofcochran.com
Post Two — Councilman Gary Ates
Telephone: 478-308-6320
Email: gates@cityofcochran.com
District Two
Post One — Councilman Rufus Veal
Telephone: 478-298-3740
Email: rveal@cityofcochran.com
Post Two — Councilman Lonnie Tedders
Telephone: 478-298-3667
Email: ltedders@cityofcochran.com
District Three
Post One — Councilwoman Diane Lester
Telephone: 478-298-3801
Email: dlester@cityofcochran.com
Post Two — Councilman Shane Savant
Telephone: 478-217-0139
Email: ssavant@cityofcochran.com
Cochran City Hall
112 West Dykes Street
Cochran, GA 31014
Main Office: 478-934-6346
Accessibility and Representation
Section 2.16 of the City of Cochran Charter identifies accessibility as one of the responsibilities of elected council members.
Specifically, the charter states that council members are to:
“Be accessible to the citizens of Cochran through personal contact, telephone, and other electronic media.”
The charter also directs council members to listen to residents of their assigned districts and incorporate their concerns into the broader interests of the city.
Residents are encouraged to contact their elected representatives with questions, concerns and suggestions regarding city government.
Editor’s Note: This update provides additional contact information located after publication of The Ledger’s original article on council responsibilities. The Ledger appreciates the opportunity to provide readers with a more complete directory. The telephone numbers and email addresses are presented for public information purposes.
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