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Lynn Deutsch
NONPARTISAN
Lynn Deutsch is running for Dunwoody Mayor.
Political background
Lynn Deutsch has served as the Mayor of Dunwoody since 2020, and is finishing her first term. Previously, she was a city council member since 2012.
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Professional background
Lynn served on the Dunwoody Planning Commission and boards of her neighborhood Women’s Club. Lynn was Council Chair at Chesnut School and served in a variety of leadership roles at Chesnut, Dunwoody Elementary, Peachtree and Dunwoody High School. She also served as the Vice-Chair of the Citizen Planning Task Force for DeKalb County Schools.
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Candidate website
Personal background
Lynn earned bachelor’s degrees in government and journalism from the University of Texas. She holds a master’s degree in city planning from Georgia Tech. She also holds a graduate certificate in gerontology from Georgia State University.
She has been married to her husband, Barry, for 35 years. They raised their 3 adult children in Dunwoody.
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Candidate website
Natural Resources & the Environment
- Plans to continue enhancing parks, recreation, and arts opportunities.
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Candidate website
Housing & Urban Development
As of August 23, 2023, Lynn Deutsch’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Public Safety
- Promises to continue supporting the police force and work to improve public safety.
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Candidate website
Public Services
- Wants to continue reinvigorating Dunwoody Village and other commercial areas.
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Candidate website
Transportation & Infrastructure
- Promises to continue working to improve traffic and congestion in Dunwoody.
- Wants to protect the community from the impact of projects outside her jurisdiction.
- Plans to continue working to improve the public works projects to minimize impacts on residents and commuters.
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Candidate website