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Meet the Atlanta City Council Post-3 At-Large Candidates Vying …
Sep 5, 2024 · The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has been dominating headlines, but there’s another important political matchup on the ballot in November that will directly impact everyone living in Atlanta.. Five contenders are vying to be the newest face on Atlanta City Council this fall. Black Futurists Group founder Devin Barrington Ward, civil ...
Post 3 Candidates Face Off on Gentrification, ‘Cop City’ in Forum ...
20 hours ago · Battling gentrification was a key topic of discussion Tuesday night for the two runoff race candidates vying to fill Atlanta City Council’s Post 3 at-large vacancy, a race likely to impact affordability standards for Black Atlanta residents.. Business owner Nicole Evans Jones, a former Atlanta Public Schools principal, and civil rights …
Where Do Atlanta’s Elected Leaders Stand on ‘Cop City’? - Capital …
Mar 27, 2023 · Land clearing is underway in the South River Forest where Atlanta is set to build its new public safety training center, nicknamed “Cop City.”As the community continues to debate the need for the facility, Atlanta City Council members have remained tight-lipped on the issue.. Back on Sept. 8, 2021, the council voted 10-4 in favor of the training facility.
Atlanta Inspector General Accuses Mayor's Office of Obstructing …
Oct 8, 2024 · Atlanta’s inspector general defended herself on Monday against allegations that her office has been violating the legal rights of city employees as it works to root out corruption inside City Hall.
Lawmaker Nixes Plan to Introduce ‘Cop City ... - Capital B News
Sep 19, 2023 · The latest effort to let Atlanta voters weigh in on the public safety training center, dubbed “Cop City” by critics, via a ballot referendum was upended by municipal attorneys Monday afternoon, according to a lawmaker.
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Atlanta City Council Members Talk Budget Priorities - Capital B News
May 1, 2023 · Mayor Andre Dickens has released the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2024.. The $790 million general fund budget would be the largest in Atlanta’s history if approved. Between now and then, City Council members will spend roughly 45 days in committee hearings listening to Atlanta service department leaders make …
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Sep 5, 2024 · The race to fill Atlanta City Council’s post-3 at-large vacancy is headed to a runoff election between civil rights attorney Eshé Collins and business owner Nicole Evans Jones.