Michelle was born and raised in Atlanta. She is married and lives in Sandy Springs with her husband.

Michelle has owned a business and worked as a consultant in early childhood education.

Michelle Sullivan's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

Believes in economic growth, livable wages and a community recreational center.

Wants to see Sandy Springs grow to be an inclusive city that acknowledges and respects all cultures, nationalities and religions.

- Believes in economic growth, livable wages and a community recreational center.
- Wants to see Sandy Springs grow to be an inclusive city that acknowledges and respects all cultures, nationalities and religions.

Public Services

Wants to educate citizens on COVID-19 resources and encourage them to follow CDC guidelines and safety practices in public.

- Wants to educate citizens on COVID-19 resources and encourage them to follow CDC guidelines and safety practices in public.

COVID

Plans to "analyze the budget to determine where funds can be re-allocated to areas of need."

- Plans to "analyze the budget to determine where funds can be re-allocated to areas of need."

City Budget

Wants to come up with a plan for affordable housing "that create\[s\] a balance between being sustainable and affordable ... without sacrificing the integrity of the existing neighborhood."

- Wants to come up with a plan for affordable housing "that create\[s\] a balance between being sustainable and affordable ... without sacrificing the integrity of the existing neighborhood."

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to establish and implement de-escalation procedures for local police departments.

- Wants to establish and implement de-escalation procedures for local police departments.

Public Safety

Prioritizes finding solutions for traffic control and water infrastructure.

- Prioritizes finding solutions for traffic control and water infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said, "\[r\]e-zoning in Sandy Springs should not be considered if it sacrifices the value of the neighborhood to the stakeholders."

- Said, "\[r\]e-zoning in Sandy Springs should not be considered if it sacrifices the value of the neighborhood to the stakeholders."

Zoning

Michelle Sullivan

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 