Amber is a Georgia native and longtime resident of Atlanta. She is married and they have two young boys.

Amber Higgins Connor is the founder and president of the Atlanta-based non-profit Concerned Citizens United. She served as the Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova during the 1996 Olympic games. She has also served as the Security Chair for The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods and on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.

As of July 30, 2024, Amber Higgins Connor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes tax abatements that harm public school funding and increase property taxes.

Supports lowering residential property tax rates.

Advocates for capping property tax increases at 3% per year to support homeowners.

Believes constituents can influence property tax rates by unifying their voices and communicating with local officials.

- Opposes tax abatements that harm public school funding and increase property taxes.
- Supports lowering residential property tax rates.
- Advocates for capping property tax increases at 3% per year to support homeowners.
- Believes constituents can influence property tax rates by unifying their voices and communicating with local officials.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports police training, retention measures, and equipment for firefighters.

Served on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.

Supports policies that aim to reduce crime and improve community safety.

As president of the non-profit Concerned Citizens United, Amber worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a public safety bill in 2019-2020.

As a House Representative, worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a bill that holds judges accountable and creates transparency for their decisions in relation to signature bonds.

- Supports police training, retention measures, and equipment for firefighters.
- Served on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.
- Supports policies that aim to reduce crime and improve community safety.
- As president of the non-profit Concerned Citizens United, Amber worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a public safety bill in 2019-2020.
- As a House Representative, worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a bill that holds judges accountable and creates transparency for their decisions in relation to signature bonds.

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Amber Higgins Connor

Amber Higgins Connor is a Georgia native and longtime resident of Atlanta. She is married to her husband Chase Connor, and they have two young boys, Caleb and Noah.

Amber Higgins Connor is the founder and president of the Atlanta-based non-profit Concerned Citizens United. She served as the Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova during the 1996 Olympic games and has worked with Georgia State legislators to pass Bill 402. She has also served as the Security Chair for The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods and on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.

As of August 16, 2024, Amber Higgins Connor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports lowering and capping property tax rates to help homeowners budget for tax payments.

Supports measures to enhance public safety, including police training, retention, and providing equipment for firefighters.

Believes proper training for police officers and funding for firefighters are essential for community security.

Believes in "keeping Atlanta safe and affordable."

Supports continued training for public safety.

Volunteered as a vocalist for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

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- 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. 

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As of August 18, 2024, Amber Higgins Connor’s website did not contain information on this issue.