Duluth Georgia, Manfred Graeder

Manfred is originally from Germany. He has a bachelor’s degree in informatics from the University of Applied Science in Darmstadt, Germany. He and his wife, Eva, have lived in Duluth for 21 years.

Manfred is a Senior Program Manager in Computer Server Development for Fujitsu.

Manfred Graeder is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2021 and has been in office for one term.

Wants to alter "The Comprehensive Plan 2040 FORWARDuluth" to protect the tree cover and green spaces.

Supports creating a hiking trail through the city along the Chattahoochee River.

- Wants to alter "The Comprehensive Plan 2040 FORWARDuluth" to protect the tree cover and green spaces.
- Supports creating a hiking trail through the city along the Chattahoochee River.

Natural Resources & the Environment

- Supports adding more affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for funding the police department.

- Advocates for funding the police department.

Public Safety

Plans to work on creating more jobs within Duluth

- Plans to work on creating more jobs within Duluth

Public Services

Wants to create more sidewalks and multi-use paths to improve walkability

Plans to dedicate a budget for regular maintenance of said walkways

As a council member, supported parking ordinances to limit traffic issues

- Wants to create more sidewalks and multi-use paths to improve walkability
- Plans to dedicate a budget for regular maintenance of said walkways
- As a council member, supported parking ordinances to limit traffic issues

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Manfred Graeder

Manfred is originally from Germany. He has a bachelor’s degree in Informatics at the University of Applied Science in Darmstadt, Germany. He and his wife, Eva, have lived in Duluth for 21 years.

Manfred Graeder is currently city council member representing district four. He was first elected in 2021 and has been in office for one term.

- Wants to alter "The Comprehensive Plan 2040 FORWARDuluth" to protect the tree cover and green spaces
- Supports creating a hiking trail through the city along the Chattahoochee River

- Supports adding more affordable housing

- Advocates for funding the police department

- 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. 