City Council

Michael Bruner

Michael Bruner

Councilmember - District 001
mbruner@gardencity-ga.gov

  • Elected
    11/2025
  • Term of Office
    2026 - 2030
  • Next Election
    11/2029

Debbie Ruiz

Debbie RuizCouncilmember - District 002
druiz@gardencity-ga.gov

Debbie Ruiz was born and raised in Garden City. She attended Groves High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Georgia Southern College. Immediately after graduation, she started her Marketing career in Retail as a Fashion Merchandise Buyer. Her next career move was as a Marketing Support Rep for a computer company, which later led to her retirement as a Sr. Systems Analyst in the IT Dept at the City of Savannah. Debbie has served on Council since January 2016.

  • Elected
    11/2023
  • Term of Office
    2024 - 2028
  • Next Election
    11/2027

Natalyn Bates Morris

Natalyn Bates MorrisCouncilmember - District 003
nmorris@gardencity-ga.gov

Natalyn Bates Morris is happily married to Dennis L. Morris, Sr. They are the proud parents of two adult children and three adorable grandchildren. A graduate of Groves High School, she attended Savannah State College (now University). She is currently employed with Coastal Electric Cooperative as the Human Resources Coordinator.

  • Elected
    11/2023
  • Term of Office
    2024 - 2028
  • Next Election
    11/2027

Richard Lassiter, Jr.

Richard Lassiter Jr.Councilmember - District 004
rlassiter@gardencity-ga.gov

Councilman Lassiter was born to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lassiter Sr. and was raised in Garden City and graduated from Groves High School c/o 2001. Councilman Lassiter has three lovely children, Kamari, Isabella,& Hayden.

  • Elected
    11/2023
  • Term of Office
    2024 - 2028
  • Next Election
    11/2027

Christopher Figiel

Christopher Figiel

Councilmember - District 005
cfigiel@gardencity-ga.gov

Chris Figiel has lived in Garden City since 2020. A lifelong Georgian from North Fulton County, Chris leverages his background in hospitality management and small-business ownership to serve his constituents. He is committed to fostering a thriving local economy while maintaining the high quality of life our residents expect.

  • Elected
    11/2025
  • Term of Office
    2026 - 2030
  • Next Election
    11/2029

Gwyn Hall

Gwyn HallCouncilmember At-Large
ghall@gardencity-ga.gov

  • Elected
    11/2022
  • Term of Office
    2026 - 2030
  • Next Election
    11/2029
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