Ginny Hendley, Statesboro native, business and community leader, launched her campaign for Statesboro City Council District 3 on Friday, August 18, 2023. Hendley will challenge one term City Council Member Venus Mack for the District 3 seat. Mack has confirmed with Grice Connect that she will be seeking re-election for a second term.
Qualifying begins on Monday, August 21 for City Council Districts 2,3 and 5 and continues through Friday, August 25th for a November 7th election.
"I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of encouragement and support for me to run for City Council. From college students, business and property owners like myself, to senior adults, the citizens of District 3 have sent a strong message that they want me to run," said Ginny Hendley. "I am humbled by this enthusiastic early support and pledge to every citizen in the district that I am committed to invest the time and resources to bring new ideas to our council. To do this, I will begin today by asking for your prayers, vote and continued support."
Ginny has a passion for listening to problems and coming up with solutions that are best for all parties and has a track record of success.
Ginny feels called to run for city council. She plans to bring the community together and to make sure Statesboro continues to be the best city to live, work and play. “We can accomplish more together. It’s time to come as one to help maintain, preserve, and grow the town we all adore, in a measured and responsible way," said Ginny Hendley.
Since childhood, she has been exposed to growth, development, and new ideas to help Statesboro become the best it can be. She has witnessed hundreds of houses and neighborhoods go from a dream to a reality. From the drawing board, through the planning phase, to the development, design stage, and production roll out, she has been well educated in the development process. Ginny also has a passion for renovation and seeing the beauty in everything.
She graduated from Mercer University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Psychology and returned HOME to Statesboro to join the family business, Hendley Properties, where she currently manages over 500 homes.
Ginny is heavily involved in the community that she loves. She is a member of the Statesboro First Baptist Church and also its' Choir and considers herself a devoted Christian.
Ginny is also a member of the Rotary Club of Statesboro and a founding member of Women Inspiring and Networking, a local group for women in business.
Ginny was recently named one of Statesboro's 20 under 40 inspiring business and community leaders. The Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber has also selected Ginny to participate in the 2024 Leadership Bulloch class.
At her core, Ginny has a heart to help others and bring people together. She was awarded the fundraising winner in last year’s Dancing with the Statesboro Stars, and is a strong supporter of local groups that work to help others like Safe Haven, Lift as you Grow, the Open Hearts Community Center, Fostering Bulloch, and many more.
She has recently opened a boutique, Virginia Luxe, which will not only be used for fashion but as a source for charities and organizations to bring their members to give them a sense of purpose, dignity, and self worth.
Ginny invites you to join "Team Ginny" by contacting her by email at [email protected] or by phone at 912-681-1166.
