Who Is the Mayor of Savannah, GA? Savannah Elected Officials & Contacts
Mayor: Van R. Johnson II. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.
Savannah Elected Officials at a Glance
The mayor of Savannah, GA is Van R. Johnson II. The city's U.S. senators are Jon Ossoff and Raphael G. Warnock. Its U.S. House member is: Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-1).
City of Savannah: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor of SavannahVan R. Johnson IIOfficial source: www.savannahga.gov
- City ManagerJay (Joseph A.) MelderOfficial source: www.savannahga.gov
- City CouncilFull council page, agendas and contacts
- City servicesSavannah official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
| Name | Seat | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Miller Blakely | Post 2 At-Large | — |
| Bernetta B. Lanier | District 1 | — |
| Detric Leggett | District 2 | — |
| Nick Palumbo | District 4 (Chairman of Council) | — |
| Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz | District 5 (Mayor Pro Tem) | — |
| Kurtis Purtee | District 6 | — |
Chatham County Government
- County Commission ChairmanChester A. EllisOfficial source: www.chathamcountyga.gov
- County ManagerMichael A. KaiglerOfficial source: www.chathamcountyga.gov
- County governing boardChatham County board / councilMembers, districts and meeting schedules.
- County servicesChatham County official website
Sheriff & Police
- Sheriff, Chatham CountyRichard S. ColemanOfficial source: sheriff.chathamcountyga.gov
Public Schools
- SchoolsPublic school districtSuperintendent, school board and contacts.
Georgia Legislators for Savannah
Savannah is covered by 3 state Senate districts and 6 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
Georgia State Senate
| Name | Senate district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | 1 | R | 404-656-7880 [email protected] |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | D | 404-656-7586 [email protected] |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | R | 404-463-1371 [email protected] |
Georgia House of Representatives
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Savannah
Savannah is represented in Washington by its U.S. House member and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | GA-1 | R | (202) 225-5831 2432 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Ossoff | Class II | D | (202) 224-3521 317 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | Class III | D | (202) 224-3643 717 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in GeorgiaOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesSavannah: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- County servicesChatham County: elections, courts and records
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Savannah, GA?
Van R. Johnson II is the mayor of Savannah, GA, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through www.savannahga.gov.
Who is my state representative in Savannah, GA?
Savannah is covered by 6 Georgia House of Representatives districts: Bill Hitchens (District 161); Carl Gilliard (District 162); Anne Westbrook (District 163); Ron Stephens (District 164); Edna Jackson (District 165); Jesse Petrea (District 166). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official Georgia lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Savannah, GA?
Savannah is covered by 3 Georgia State Senate districts: Ben Watson (District 1); Derek Mallow (District 2); Billy Hickman (District 4). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Savannah's U.S. senators?
Jon Ossoff and Raphael G. Warnock are the two U.S. senators for Georgia.
Who is Savannah's U.S. representative?
Savannah is represented by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-1).
Who is the sheriff in Savannah, GA?
Richard S. Coleman is the Sheriff, Chatham County.
How do I register to vote in Savannah, GA?
Register through the official Georgia voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
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