As of October 7, 2024, Andy Yeoman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Andy currently works in information technology and information security. He is also an adjunct professor.

Andy Yeoman currently serves as a City Council Member in Doraville, Georgia. He was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 to represent District 1. Yeoman previously served as Chairman of the City of Doraville Planning Commission, appointed in 2017. He was also appointed Director for the Downtown Doraville Development Authority in 2020. He ran for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in 2024, but lost.

As of October 3, 2024, Andy Yeoman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Wants to redevelop 10 acres of city-owned land across from the Doraville MARTA station to spur downtown and Buford Highway corridor development.

Co-sponsored a referendum that lowered the millage rate from 9 to 6.5 for homeowners, plus a $10,000 exemption.

- Wants to redevelop 10 acres of city-owned land across from the Doraville MARTA station to spur downtown and Buford Highway corridor development.
- Co-sponsored a referendum that lowered the millage rate from 9 to 6.5 for homeowners, plus a $10,000 exemption.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports decriminalizing less than an ounce of marijuana.

- Supports decriminalizing less than an ounce of marijuana.

Public Safety

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Advocates for prioritizing the welfare of animals under the care of DeKalb Animal Services.

- Advocates for prioritizing the welfare of animals under the care of DeKalb Animal Services.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Believes in accurate scientific understanding of Earth's rotation, saying, "it takes the Earth about 365.24219 rotations to rotate around the Earth vernal equinox to vernal equinox."

Believes in planting a new tree when a tree dies in front of city hall.

As a city council member, authored a complete rewrite of the City Homestead Exemption to address housing affordability.

Supports mixed-use development along Buford Highway, saying it "enables the type of walkable, mixed-use development that our residents have told me they want to see in Doraville."

Supports mixed-use development projects that include residential units, commercial space, and amenities.

Supports the development of multi-family housing with retail and amenities to address housing needs.

Believes in setting high standards for housing and urban development.

Believes attracting major tenants like Sherwin-Williams to Georgia is crucial for economic development.

Believes in enhancing public safety through community engagement and effective law enforcement.

Advocated for discounted housing for local police officers.

Believes in "strong social justice reforms" to address public safety issues.

Believes in enhancing public safety by replacing the City Judge and Solicitor.

As mayor, supported the Doraville Court system's decision to eliminate cash bonds for some offenses and issue a standing order on others so arrested individuals were not detained unnecessarily.

Supports closing municipal jails to allow local police to focus on community safety.

Supports innovative public services, citing the successful partnership with Trees Atlanta to use goats for controlling kudzu in Autumn Park, and hopes to apply similar strategies to other city parks in the future.

Believes the city must embrace "diversity in mixed-incomes" to fulfill its mission of "Diversity, Vitality, and Community."

Believes in actively managing public projects to avoid losing funding, as demonstrated by directing city staff to resume work on a grant-funded project after a period of inactivity.

Believes in evaluating the benefits of city incentives, such as tax breaks for developers, to ensure they serve the public interest and contribute to community development.

Supports the continuation of public services.

Promises to "get back to the basics" of providing "effective and efficient service" to residents.

Supports the construction of the Aspen Woods Ct – Aspen Woods Entry to NW End road.

Supports the development of New Peachtree Road's streetscape.

Supports the development of new infrastructure projects to improve transportation systems.

Believes in developing market-rate housing projects without relying on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) tax credits.

Supports the 2017 voter-approved penny sales tax for capital improvements and infrastructure.

Supports the transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST), which funds transportation projects and infrastructure improvements.

Supports investing in paving to maintain city infrastructure.

Believes in allocating funds for transportation infrastructure, noting a decrease in spending from $289,000 in 2017 to $0 in 2019.

Believes taxpayers should demand more accountability in school district spending and facility plans.

Believes in relocating the teacher’s parking lot to the school site.

Believes in addressing issues that impact schools, such as school safety, education funding, and teacher pay.

Believes the district needs leadership that "listens, understands, and is accountable" to the community.

Worked as an Adjunct Professor teaching “Public Administration and the Political Process.”

Believes in the importance of higher education, as he was the first in his family to attend college and graduate school.

Supports the construction of new office/warehouse buildings on Flowers Rd.

Andy Yeoman is a senior leader in Information Technology and Security and serves as an adjunct professor teaching "Public Administration and the Political Process." He has previously held roles as a City Council member, Economic Development Board Director, and Planning Commission Chairperson in Doraville.

Andy Yeoman's campaign for mayor of Doraville is his first run for public office.

- 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. 