COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Karen Gaskins, a former sergeant for the Columbus Police Department, announced her campaign to run for City Council Seat District 1.

Gaskins, a resident of Columbus, announced her campaign on Friday, that she is running for the City Council Seat District 1 and says it's "time again to serve Columbus with my extensive skill set, experience, and passion."

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She says she's targeting affordable housing, accountability among leaders, and safety concerns in Columbus.

"The safety concerns of my district are a priority to me. While working in solidarity with other council members, I will utilize my extensive experience and passion to advocate resources for the underserved to truly make

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