Tucker Observer

Roger is from New Jersey. He moved to Atlanta in 1980 to attend college and then law school at Emory University. Roger has lived in the Smoke Rise neighborhood for nearly 20 years. He raised three children in Tucker and has one grandchild. He lives with his wife.

Roger has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years, practicing personal injury law. He and his wife are partners in a fast casual restaurant, Krave Kitchen.

Roger Orlando's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics. He said, "what I lack in experience, I make up in analytical and leadership ability."

Wants to develop green spaces, parks, the downtown and new businesses in the community.

Sees a lack of continuity throughout the districts in Tucker and political polarization as issues for the community.

- Wants to develop green spaces, parks, the downtown and new businesses in the community. 
- Sees a lack of continuity throughout the districts in Tucker and political polarization as issues for the community.

Public Services

As of August 11, 2021, Roger Orlando’s website did not contain information on this issue.

COVID

City Budget

Says there is a need for affordable housing that serves the needs of many residents, including retirees over the age of 55.

- Says there is a need for affordable housing that serves the needs of many residents, including retirees over the age of 55.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to see more mixed-use housing in Tucker. He said, "that type of growth will solidify the city, solidify pride in the city, solidify inclusivity in the city, and we'll make the city a destination as well as a promising place to live."

- Wants to see more mixed-use housing in Tucker. He said, "that type of growth will solidify the city, solidify pride in the city, solidify inclusivity in the city, and we'll make the city a destination as well as a promising place to live."

Zoning

Roger Orlando

- 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. 