Marietta Daily Journal, East Point welcomes newest councilmember Josette Bailey

As a city council member, she held neighborhood classes on urban gardening and composting.

- As a city council member, she held neighborhood classes on urban gardening and composting.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Supports economic development that will protect the value of homes.

- Supports economic development that will protect the value of homes.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to "make East Point a safe place to learn, live, work, and play."

Plans to address the root causes of crime.

Wants to strengthen public safety initiatives and reduce crime.

- Wants to "make East Point a safe place to learn, live, work, and play."
- Plans to address the root causes of crime.
- Wants to strengthen public safety initiatives and reduce crime.

Public Safety

Wants to improve the efficiency of the permitting process.

Plans to connect seniors to programs that will improve their quality of life.

- Wants to improve the efficiency of the permitting process.
- Plans to connect seniors to programs that will improve their quality of life.

Public Services

As of September 5, 2023, Josette Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Josette Bailey

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, East Point police will post weekly crime stats in quest to be more transparent

As of September 5, 2023, Carrie Ziegler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a citizen, she previously advocated for residents to be notified about local crimes in a timely manner, including details about the crimes and the address and date where they took place.

- As a citizen, she previously advocated for residents to be notified about local crimes in a timely manner, including details about the crimes and the address and date where they took place.

Carrie Ziegler

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As of October 25, 2023, Latoya KaVon Arnold did not have a website or any information online.

Latoya KaVon Arnold

11Alive, Upcoming City Council election needs to fill open seat

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

Previously said, "I advocate for the rights and safety of the children and the seniors of East Point because without residents, we don't have a city. That needs to be our priority. A better community. A better East Point."

- Previously said, "I advocate for the rights and safety of the children and the seniors of East Point because without residents, we don't have a city. That needs to be our priority. A better community. A better East Point."

Marie Terry

- 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. 
