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Anthony Gutierrez
NONPARTISAN
Anthony Gutierrez is running for City Council Member, Post 2.
Political background
Anthony Gutierrez's campaign for the city council member is his first entry into politics.
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Professional background
Anthony currently works at Quixote Studios as a Communication Coordinator since 2022. He worked at Compleat Stair Inc as a Project coordinator. He also worked at Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions as a Shipping Coordinator.
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Personal background
Anthony earned a Bachelor's Degree from Kennesaw State University in Political Science and Government. He also received Paralegal Certification from Kennesaw State University.
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Natural Resources & the Environment
- Supports the diversification of the energy usage and grid.
- Advocates for investing in newer and cleaner energies.
- Supports the transition of the energy use in government buildings to renewable energy.
- Wants to initiate a one-time tax credit to new residential renewable installations.
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Housing & Urban Development
- Wants to institute a Home Buyer Grace Period of 14-days: "only after fourteen (14) days of a single family home being put on the market may large firms make an offer."
- Supports "utilizing our lands as effectivity as possible and creating a balance of accommodating buildings like apartment complexes to our rising population and traditional single-family homes for those who enjoy suburbia."
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Public Safety
- Wants to modernize and humanize the training of police officers, with a strong focus on de-escalation and knowing signs of mental distress.
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Public Services
- Opposes the gentrification.
- Wants to institute a limit to how many properties a single person or entity can run to avoid negative effects of Airbnb.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
- Supports allowing downtown golf cart usage.
- Wants to invest in Fiber Optic Internet.
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Candidate website