District 5 Commissioner candidate Zander Mason on his priorities

WUGA | By Emma Auer

Published December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST

A man standing in the street smiling with his arms crossed. — Zander Mason

Zander Mason is an Athens-native, financial advisor, and University of Georgia graduate running for the District 5 Commissioner seat in Athens-Clarke County. He joined WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss his priorities, including youth development.

Mason is running against Rick Stanziale and Kimberly Bennett.

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Emma Auer

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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