202106030_CCDR_Lee

20210930CCDR_Lee

202104030_CCDR_Lee

Wants to make residents more food secure.

Plans to start workforce development programs to raise the standard of living for residents.

- Wants to make residents more food secure.
- Plans to start workforce development programs to raise the standard of living for residents.

Public Services

As of August 9, 2021, Kelly-Jeanne Lee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

COVID

Plans to sponsor more aggressive programs to support minority business owners.

- Plans to sponsor more aggressive programs to support minority business owners.

City Budget

Said, "there are ways that we can make it easier for people to attain [homeownership] while also supporting legacy homeowners in our community."

Plans to address the homeownership gap with programs that specifically support minority homebuyers.

- Said, "there are ways that we can make it easier for people to attain [homeownership] while also supporting legacy homeowners in our community."
- Plans to address the homeownership gap with programs that specifically support minority homebuyers.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports more community-based public safety programs.

- Supports more community-based public safety programs.

Public Safety

Supports building infrastructure like transit and bike-friendly streets.

- Supports building infrastructure like transit and bike-friendly streets.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Zoning

Kelly-Jeanne Lee

sept 30 ccdr

June 30 CCDR amended

Oct 25 CCDR

April 30 CCDR amended

Supports more community involvement in city development projects and the strongest version of the tree ordinance to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Wants to keep Buckhead in the city of Atlanta.

Said, "we must do better and stop polluting our waterways. This is especially relevant for Intrenchment Creek which is in District 1 and feeds into the South River, one of the most polluted waterways in the country."

- Supports more community involvement in city development projects and the strongest version of the tree ordinance to mitigate the effects of climate change. 
- Wants to keep Buckhead in the city of Atlanta. 
- Said, "we must do better and stop polluting our waterways. This is especially relevant for Intrenchment Creek which is in District 1 and feeds into the South River, one of the most polluted waterways in the country."

Wants to use federal COVID dollars to mitigate the effects of the pandemic for those who need it the most, including "\[f\]inding ways to soften the blow of mass evictions and protect those at risk of COVID."

Plans to make it easier for small businesses to work with the city with a single point of contact and process FAQs and provide funding to small business owners.

- Wants to use federal COVID dollars to mitigate the effects of the pandemic for those who need it the most, including "\[f\]inding ways to soften the blow of mass evictions and protect those at risk of COVID." 
- Plans to make it easier for small businesses to work with the city with a single point of contact and process FAQs and provide funding to small business owners.

Said, "corporate welfare exists on a grand scale in Atlanta, with the city standing to lose up to 1.9 billion dollars in both subsidies and taxes. While CIM (the Gulch Developer) doesn't have to pay property taxes or sales taxes, you have to pay all your property taxes, which have been going up along with increased assessments ... I will not support more corporate handouts or massive wasteful projects."

Wants to expand the Beltline Tax Allocation District into South Atlanta and Lakewood Heights to reduce "investor-owned derelict houses" and incentivize reusing old industrial buildings for commercial and residential purposes.

Supports growing the industrial and commercial tax base so that the city can improve and fund its services.

- Said, "corporate welfare exists on a grand scale in Atlanta, with the city standing to lose up to 1.9 billion dollars in both subsidies and taxes. While CIM (the Gulch Developer) doesn't have to pay property taxes or sales taxes, you have to pay all your property taxes, which have been going up along with increased assessments ... I will not support more corporate handouts or massive wasteful projects."
- Wants to expand the Beltline Tax Allocation District into South Atlanta and Lakewood Heights to reduce "investor-owned derelict houses" and incentivize reusing old industrial buildings for commercial and residential purposes.
- Supports growing the industrial and commercial tax base so that the city can improve and fund its services.

Supports development around public transportation, building higher densities around MARTA stations.

Wants to use donations to lend money to low-income residents for specific projects in their homes, which would be repaid based on the program's success.

Said, "I am also interested in a special tax district for houses owned by investors who are not utilizing the property and harming the home values and neighborhoods around them."

Wants to use city property for affordable housing.

- Supports development around public transportation, building higher densities around MARTA stations.
- Wants to use donations to lend money to low-income residents for specific projects in their homes, which would be repaid based on the program's success.
- Said, "I am also interested in a special tax district for houses owned by investors who are not utilizing the property and harming the home values and neighborhoods around them."
- Wants to use city property for affordable housing.

Against the building of a police training facility at the Old Atlanta Prison farm, instead wanting to annex the property into Atlanta and develop it into the largest park in the district. Clarence said, "there has been no public input in this process and we can't lose 150 acres of green space. I will continue to make the environment a local issue."

Supports the closing of the Atlanta City Detention Center at 254 Peachtree St SW. He said, "once the jail is closed, we can use those savings to make the jail a site to help those who are most in need of services and to reduce recidivism."

Wants to look at the root cause of crime "which is lack of opportunity and resources."

- Against the building of a police training facility at the Old Atlanta Prison farm, instead wanting to annex the property into Atlanta and develop it into the largest park in the district. Clarence said, "there has been no public input in this process and we can't lose 150 acres of green space. I will continue to make the environment a local issue."
- Supports the closing of the Atlanta City Detention Center at 254 Peachtree St SW. He said, "once the jail is closed, we can use those savings to make the jail a site to help those who are most in need of services and to reduce recidivism."
- Wants to look at the root cause of crime "which is lack of opportunity and resources."

Wants to start construction of the Beltline Rail as soon as possible and use dedicated lanes to make bus rapid transit more effective.

Plans to improve both the quality and speed enforcement on Boulevard. He also said, "funding improvements to Boulevard will be a priority."

Wants transit oriented development around existing transit stations.

Proposes a 1 cent SPLOST vote with an emphasis on sidewalks and stormwater infrastructure.

- Wants to start construction of the Beltline Rail as soon as possible and use dedicated lanes to make bus rapid transit more effective. 
- Plans to improve both the quality and speed enforcement on Boulevard. He also said, "funding improvements to Boulevard will be a priority."
- Wants transit oriented development around existing transit stations. 
- Proposes a 1 cent SPLOST vote with an emphasis on sidewalks and stormwater infrastructure.

Said, "we need more citizen input in zoning matters."

Supports more inclusionary zoning and upzoning where possible.

Wants to work better with Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) and tailor solutions for each neighborhood.

Said, "I also take issue with tone and tenor coming from advocates of zoning reform at the city and outside of it. We should always treat residents in Atlanta with respect."

- Said, "we need more citizen input in zoning matters."
- Supports more inclusionary zoning and upzoning where possible. 
- Wants to work better with Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) and tailor solutions for each neighborhood. 
- Said, "I also take issue with tone and tenor coming from advocates of zoning reform at the city and outside of it. We should always treat residents in Atlanta with respect."

Clarence Blalock

June 30 Disclosure Report

Sept 30 Disclosure Report

Oct 25 Disclosure Report

Wants to "cut read tape, ease paperwork and regulations to make it easier to open and operate a business in Atlanta."

- Wants to "cut read tape, ease paperwork and regulations to make it easier to open and operate a business in Atlanta."

As of August 9, 2021, Jason Winston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Wants to invest in schools and the arts.

Wants to expand the use of public assets and coordinate with Atlanta housing agencies to provide more affordable housing.

Plans to work with Invest Atlanta and the Atlanta Housing Authority to find under used city-owned properties near public transportation for low and moderate-income individuals.

Wants to create more projects like The Haven at South Atlanta through partnerships with nonprofit and for-profit companies.

Plans to make sue that homeowners know about homestead exemptions and existing programs so they are not forced out of their homes by rising property taxes.

- Wants to expand the use of public assets and coordinate with Atlanta housing agencies to provide more affordable housing. 
- Plans to work with Invest Atlanta and the Atlanta Housing Authority to find under used city-owned properties near public transportation for low and moderate-income individuals. 
- Wants to create more projects like The Haven at South Atlanta through partnerships with nonprofit and for-profit companies. 
- Plans to make sue that homeowners know about homestead exemptions and existing programs so they are not forced out of their homes by rising property taxes.

Wants to expand the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) to reduce incarceration and provide supportive services such as mental health support.

Plans to invest in Youth Violence Prevention Centers.

Wants to strengthen the relationship between the police and citizens through community policing.

Plans to address bias and disparities in policing.

- Wants to expand the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) to reduce incarceration and provide supportive services such as mental health support. 
- Plans to invest in Youth Violence Prevention Centers. 
- Wants to strengthen the relationship between the police and citizens through community policing. 
- Plans to address bias and disparities in policing.

Wants to invest more in MARTA and construct the BeltLine Rail to expand Atlanta's transit.

Plans to make streets and sidewalks safe for wheelchairs, strollers, pedestrians, bikes and scooters.

- Wants to invest more in MARTA and construct the BeltLine Rail to expand Atlanta's transit. 
- Plans to make streets and sidewalks safe for wheelchairs, strollers, pedestrians, bikes and scooters.

Jason Winston

garhuff@gmail.com

2Q 2021 CCDR - Clubb

3Q 2021 CCDR

Said, "we must preserve existing green space and expand parks to build a resilient, livable city ... We need to connect with nature, build trails and protect our tree canopy."

Plans to work with the Department of Parks and Recreation to increase the percentage of District 1 residents who live within ten minutes of a park.

Wants to prevent displacement before public investment, including land banking around proposed public improvements such as new parks.

Said, "we need to stop providing unnecessary tax incentives for developers and instead work with developers to bring jobs, grocery stores, and other needed public goods to our neighborhoods."

- Said, "we must preserve existing green space and expand parks to build a resilient, livable city ... We need to connect with nature, build trails and protect our tree canopy."
- Plans to work with the Department of Parks and Recreation to increase the percentage of District 1 residents who live within ten minutes of a park.
- Wants to prevent displacement before public investment, including land banking around proposed public improvements such as new parks.
- Said, "we need to stop providing unnecessary tax incentives for developers and instead work with developers to bring jobs, grocery stores, and other needed public goods to our neighborhoods."

As of August 9, 2021, Nathan Clubb’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "I will fight for an equity-driven budget, built to reduce racial disparities and promote economic development that creates upward mobility by investing in workforce development and seeking good jobs for those who need it most."

Proposes setting aside a percentage of the city budget for citizens to propose and vote on how to use their tax dollars.

- Said, "I will fight for an equity-driven budget, built to reduce racial disparities and promote economic development that creates upward mobility by investing in workforce development and seeking good jobs for those who need it most."
- Proposes setting aside a percentage of the city budget for citizens to propose and vote on how to use their tax dollars.

Plans to use land owned by the City and Atlanta Housing and work with local partners to develop mixed-income housing.

Said, "we can also bring a greater diversity of housing options across District 1, including basement apartments and increase density along transit corridors."

- Plans to use land owned by the City and Atlanta Housing and work with local partners to develop mixed-income housing.
- Said, "we can also bring a greater diversity of housing options across District 1, including basement apartments and increase density along transit corridors."

Supports the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative and recruiting police from the communities they will serve.

Said, "Atlanta must invest in youth services, recreation, mental health services and affordable housing. This will free up police resources to address the increase in shootings and violent crime impacting our communities."

Plans to work with Fulton and Dekalb counties and other Atlanta municipalities to address public safety issues and to build a new public safety training facility for firefighters and police.

- Supports the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative and recruiting police from the communities they will serve.
- Said, "Atlanta must invest in youth services, recreation, mental health services and affordable housing. This will free up police resources to address the increase in shootings and violent crime impacting our communities."
- Plans to work with Fulton and Dekalb counties and other Atlanta municipalities to address public safety issues and to build a new public safety training facility for firefighters and police.

Wants to start the construction of the Beltline Rail.

Plans to invest and redesign Atlanta infrastructure through increasing investments in public transportation, reprioritizing sidewalk repairs, building a connected system of bike lanes, and supporting Vision Zero.

- Wants to start the construction of the Beltline Rail.
- Plans to invest and redesign Atlanta infrastructure through increasing investments in public transportation, reprioritizing sidewalk repairs, building a connected system of bike lanes, and supporting Vision Zero.

Said, "we need to ensure we are using inclusionary zoning policies so they are operating as intended, maximizing the supply of affordable housing units with without decreasing overall housing supply."

- Said, "we need to ensure we are using inclusionary zoning policies so they are operating as intended, maximizing the supply of affordable housing units with without decreasing overall housing supply."

Nathan Clubb

sept 30-2

June 30

Supports starting an equity score for proposed legislation and making sure that development projects have community benefit agreements.

Wants to "work with parents and educators to improve the quality of ... schools and wrap around services."

Advocates for more convenient access for all residents to healthy food options and the Internet.

- Supports starting an equity score for proposed legislation and making sure that development projects have community benefit agreements. 
- Wants to "work with parents and educators to improve the quality of ... schools and wrap around services."
- Advocates for more convenient access for all residents to healthy food options and the Internet.

As of August 9, 2021, Russell Hopson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports directing funds from the city's displacement fund to rapidly changing neighborhoods in District 1.

- Supports directing funds from the city's displacement fund to rapidly changing neighborhoods in District 1.

Wants to amplify neighborhood associations and Neighborhood Watch groups.

Plans to seek grants and city funding for improved lighting and surveillance cameras for streets and parks.

Supports the city continuing in diversion programs.

- Wants to amplify neighborhood associations and Neighborhood Watch groups.
- Plans to seek grants and city funding for improved lighting and surveillance cameras for streets and parks.
- Supports the city continuing in diversion programs.

Plans to improve public transportation with safer bus stops in District 1.

- Plans to improve public transportation with safer bus stops in District 1.

Russell Hopson

TATE CCDR

Wants to expand after school and summer programs for young people and partner with community-based organizations to provide them with life skills and career readiness training.

Promises to build partnerships between local government, neighborhood schools, community centers and faith-based institutions.

Plans to protect city services for seniors.

- Wants to expand after school and summer programs for young people and partner with community-based organizations to provide them with life skills and career readiness training. 
- Promises to build partnerships between local government, neighborhood schools, community centers and faith-based institutions. 
- Plans to protect city services for seniors.

As of August 23, 2021, Victor D. Tate’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to prioritize seniors and the programs that serve them.

- Plans to prioritize seniors and the programs that serve them.

Promises to "create stable funding mechanisms for Atlanta's seniors and legacy residents to be able to afford to remain in the homes and communities they have spent their lives in."

- Promises to "create stable funding mechanisms for Atlanta's seniors and legacy residents to be able to afford to remain in the homes and communities they have spent their lives in."

Promises to work to reduce emergency response times.

Wants to increase neighborhood patrols and community watch groups to prevent crime.

- Promises to work to reduce emergency response times. 
- Wants to increase neighborhood patrols and community watch groups to prevent crime.

Wants to repair infrastructure, provide more parks and green spaces and increase pedestrian and bike friendly "right of ways."

- Wants to repair infrastructure, provide more parks and green spaces and increase pedestrian and bike friendly "right of ways."

Victor D. Tate

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