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Jonathan has lived in Avondale Estates for about 16 years. He lives with his wife, Tamara Shipley. They have three children together. Jonathan has a Bachelors in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has a Masters degree in Architecture from Clemson University.

Jonathan is an architect. He owns his own architectural business, Jonathan Elmore LLC. He worked as a project architect at McClier until 2000.

Jonathan Elmore is currently the Mayor of Avondale Estates. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for one term. He is running for reelection to be Mayor of Avondale Estates. One of his biggest accomplishments was to approve over $120 million in new construction projects.

Saporta Report, Avondale Estates proclaims Arbor Day as Trees Atlanta plans series of events

Said "I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.”

- Said "I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.”

Natural Resources & the Environment

Planes to update zoning in Avondale Estates to match the Downtown Master Plan.

- Planes to update zoning in Avondale Estates to match the Downtown Master Plan.
- Supports more housing for the elderly.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 28, 2023, Jonathan Elmore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Said "Let’s keep moving forward to realize the city’s vision of our Downtown Master Plan with a town green serving both as a public amenity and economic catalyst."

Supports public input into the Urban Redevelopment Agency.

- Said "Let’s keep moving forward to realize the city’s vision of our Downtown Master Plan with a town green serving both as a public amenity and economic catalyst."
- Supports public input into the Urban Redevelopment Agency.
- Plans to make a downtown street grid.

Public Services

Plans to fix the stormwater infrastructure in the city.

- Plans to fix the stormwater infrastructure in the city.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Jonathan Elmore

As of August 28, 2023, Jonathan Elmore’s website did not contain information on this issue and Jonathan Elmore did not complete our questionnaire.

Jonathan has lived in Avondale Estates for about 16 years. He lives with his wife, Tamara Shipley. They have three children together.

Jonathan Elmore graduated from Georgia Tech and Clemson University. He is a licensed architect who has had his own practice since 2000.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 