A COUNCILMAN

YOU CAN TALK TO.

Trent Council for Woodstock Ward 1

Vote November 4th, 2025

Change Starts Local.

Woodstock is growing, and we have a chance to shape that growth. From keeping housing within reach for families to easing the traffic that slows us down, our city’s future should be shaped by the people who live here, with thoughtful input from all stakeholders.

After more than a decade with the same voice representing Ward 1, it’s time to add a fresh perspective to the conversation.

Trent Council is running for Woodstock City Council, Ward 1, to bring new energy, people-first priorities, and real transparency to City Hall.

He’s not a politician. He’s a neighbor who believes in walkable streets, equitable housing, inclusive public spaces, sustainable growth, and a council that listens—and then responds.

Council for Council. It’s in the name.

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Homes for people,
Not Corporations.

Trent will work to stop the spread of low-quality corporate-owned rental homes by encouraging the sale of affordable properties to individuals, families, and first-time homebuyers.

Homeownership builds community—and that’s an investment worth making.

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Tame Traffic.

Safe Streets.

Trent will prioritize zoning changes that support walkable, village-style neighborhoods—with shops, homes, trees, and parks all connected safely. This approach eases traffic, improves quality of life, and helps Woodstock grow with intention.

The more people walking, the fewer cars in your way.

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A Councilman
you can talk to.

Trent will champion live-streamed and easily accessible council meetings, ensuring they’re clearly promoted so more residents can follow along in real time or watch later. He believes in direct, two-way communication with residents—responding to emails, answering questions, and making sure you always know what your councilmember is working on.

Trent believes safety and freedom go hand in hand. He supports law enforcement that works with the communities they serve, and he’ll back policies that build public trust while respecting individual rights.

He’s committed to protecting all freedoms—whether that’s the right to live without discrimination, bear arms, or protest and speak freely without fear or interference.

Protecting Your Rights,

Fairly and Locally.

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About Trent

Woodstock resident. IT Manager.
Theater kid turned public speaker. Local listener.

Trent Council is running for Woodstock City Council, Ward 1, not because he’s a politician, but because he’s a neighbor who cares deeply about the city he calls home.

Trent grew up just over the Acworth line on Bells Ferry, but Woodstock was where he spent his weekends, built his childhood, and formed his favorite memories. After earning a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, and renting and working in Woodstock for years, he recently bought a home a 15-minute walk from downtown and committed to being part of this community forever.

Not just as a resident, but as someone invested in its future.

He now walks to work through Downtown and down Arnold Mill Road (when the Georgia heat allows), and believes walkability and local connection shouldn’t be luxuries—they should be priorities. As a lifelong techie with years of experience handling complex data for multimillion-dollar companies, Trent brings a pragmatic, systems-minded approach to problem-solving. He’s also a passionate public speaker with a background in theater and community engagement—someone who actually enjoys listening and responding to real concerns.

Trent is married to Ashley Clarke-Council, a marketing professional at the University of Georgia and hobbyist photographer. Together, they share a home with Mesa, their 15-year-old (ish), one-eyed senior dog.

He’s proud to stand for a city government that reflects real people, not just powerholders—championing local issues, social justice, and civil liberties.

He knows he’s young. But he also knows this city needs fresh energy, not just long tenure.

New blood. Big action. Local leadership that shows up.

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