LaGrange City Council District 2C · Nov 3, 2026
Israel
Barsh
Israel Barsh is running for LaGrange City Council District 2C in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Debra Wooten Ashley, Mikquez Berry, Shavaskey Brown, Nathan Gaskin, Tabitha Lewis, Rollo Milton and Kalitha Reynolds.
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The race · City Council District 2C
- 01Debra Wooten Ashley
- 02Israel BarshYou’re reading
- 03Mikquez Berry
- 04Shavaskey Brown
- 05Nathan Gaskin
- 06Tabitha Lewis
- 07Rollo Milton
- 08Kalitha Reynolds
Background
- About
- CEO and founder of Lionsgate Coalition and owner of U.S. Global Office of Nonprofits LLC. He served in the U.S. Army and earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University in 1989.
- Campaign website
- www.barshd2citycouncil.com
Eight candidates qualified for the District 2C seat: Debra Wooten Ashley, Israel Barsh, Mikquez Berry, Shavaskey Brown, Nathan Gaskin, Tabitha Lewis, Rollo Milton and Kalitha Reynolds. Troup County
On the record: Israel Barsh
6 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by LaGrange Daily News; not a direct quote
Said there should be no data centers in LaGrange and called for more transparency and monthly town hall meetings.
Own statementLaGrange Daily News · Sep 23, 2026Link
02Housing1 sourced position
as reported by LaGrange Daily News; not a direct quote
Proposed affordable and workforce housing projects for families and seniors, plus a 24-hour homeless shelter and a transitional housing program.
Own statementLaGrange Daily News · Sep 23, 2026Link
03Youth1 sourced position
as reported by LaGrange Daily News; not a direct quote
Said the city should invest more budget resources in youth, with more jobs and activities such as a skating rink or bowling alley.
Own statementLaGrange Daily News · Sep 23, 2026Link
04Growth and jobs1 sourced position
as reported by LaGrange Daily News; not a direct quote
Describes his vision as attracting major industries to create jobs, raise wages and expand opportunities for residents.
Own statementLaGrange Daily News · Sep 23, 2026Link
05Vision for District 21 sourced position
States his goal for District 2 and the city.
My mandate is to shift the whole trajectory of this city — starting right here in District 2 with positive, decisive, visionary leadership that will shape our future, upgrade the quality of life for every citizen, and unite our community as one.”
Own statementLaGrange Daily News · Sep 23, 2026Link
06Past candidacy1 sourced position
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