Alpharetta, Mayor & City Council

Marietta Daily Journal, John Hipes aiming for 'balance' between Alpharetta development and want of residents in city council run

John has lived in Alpharetta for 25 years in total. He has a bachelor's degree in history from Wake Forest University and a law degree from Georgia State University.

John is a lawyer. He is an attorney at law firm Hipes & Bell Isle.

John Hipes is currently a city council member representing post 4. He was first elected in 2018 during a special election and has been in office for one and a quarter term.

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Wants to significantly expand the Alpha Loop, including south from Old Milton Parkway to Westside Parkway and Northwinds Parkway, and connecting to the Greenway.

Previously supported "utilizing greenspace for purely passive parks" instead of "pocket parks."

Previously wants to provide residents with the sense of being "in the city and in the country at the same time."

As a city council member, voted to end Alpharetta's curbside glass recycling program because some residents didn't want to spend $48 per year.

- Wants to significantly expand the Alpha Loop, including south from Old Milton Parkway to Westside Parkway and Northwinds Parkway, and connecting to the Greenway.
- Previously supported "utilizing greenspace for purely passive parks" instead of "pocket parks."
- Previously wants to provide residents with the sense of being "in the city and in the country at the same time."
- As a city council member, voted to end Alpharetta's curbside glass recycling program because some residents didn't want to spend $48 per year.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Previously said that he wants to find a "balance" in voting on zoning or variance requests with "what residents have to say and make sure their point of view is being reflected."

- Previously said that he wants to find a "balance" in voting on zoning or variance requests with "what residents have to say and make sure their point of view is being reflected."

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 5, 2023, John Hipes did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Supports the North Point Mall and corridor redevelopment

Previously said, "A strong sense of community is the driving force behind running, creating and growing a community."

- Supports the North Point Mall and corridor redevelopment
- Previously said, "A strong sense of community is the driving force behind running, creating and growing a community."

Public Services

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Previously said, "I wish I could look someone in the eye and say I can fix traffic, but I can't. There are things we as a city can do to make it better."

Previously supported intersection improvements, such as roundabouts and traffic light sensors in order to keep the traffic moving.

Previously said, "I do a lot of walking, so it is near and dear to me to have safe intersections for pedestrians to cross and room for bicycles that won't impede traffic or endanger cyclists."

- Wants to improve storm water management.
- Previously said, "I wish I could look someone in the eye and say I can fix traffic, but I can't. There are things we as a city can do to make it better."
- Previously supported intersection improvements, such as roundabouts and traffic light sensors in order to keep the traffic moving.
- Previously said, "I do a lot of walking, so it is near and dear to me to have safe intersections for pedestrians to cross and room for bicycles that won't impede traffic or endanger cyclists."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- 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. 