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Alieka received a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Brenau University, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Central Michigan University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Argosy University. She resides in Clayton County with her fiancé and son. She attends Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church.

Alieka currently works as the Coordinating Supervisor of Instructional Resources for Clayton County Public Schools. She also has experience working in K-12 education.

Alieka Anderson was elected as Clayton County Commissioner in 2021, representing District 1, and served one term in this position. She also served as Chair and Vice Chair on the Clayton County Board of Education, representing District 8, from 2008 to 2021. 

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Supports improving trash management in the county. As Commissioner, she implemented Trash Pick Up days for District 1.

Wants to provide resources such as Meals on Wheels and recreational activities to senior residents of the county.

As Commissioner, she hosted several community events to engage with the families of Clayton County and she recently received the Community Leadership Award from The Heaven Help One Help All Foundation.

- Supports improving trash management in the county. As Commissioner, she implemented Trash Pick Up days for District 1.
- Wants to provide resources such as Meals on Wheels and recreational activities to senior residents of the county.
- As Commissioner, she hosted several community events to engage with the families of Clayton County and she recently received the Community Leadership Award from The Heaven Help One Help All Foundation.

Public Services

Wants to stimulate economic growth by bringing "better businesses, restaurants, and jobs to Clayton County on Day 1."

Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare for residents.

As Commissioner, she helped increase wages for first responders.

Said, "I have a plan to work with the school system and local businesses to ensure we are training our youth and young adults to meet the needs of businesses in this day and age."

- Wants to stimulate economic growth by bringing "better businesses, restaurants, and jobs to Clayton County on Day 1."
- Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare for residents.
- As Commissioner, she helped increase wages for first responders.
- Said, "I have a plan to work with the school system and local businesses to ensure we are training our youth and young adults to meet the needs of businesses in this day and age."

Economy

The candidate's website states, "Dr. Anderson loves education and loves to see what other school districts around the country are doing therefore, she has served as a team member and co-lead evaluator for Cognia as an Engagement Review Team Member."

Believes that education begins in the home and, through a positive connection between home and school, children can grow up to become productive citizens.

Said, "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing teachers out there. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for educating our future leaders do not go unnoticed."

- The candidate's website states, "Dr. Anderson loves education and loves to see what other school districts around the country are doing therefore, she has served as a team member and co-lead evaluator for Cognia as an Engagement Review Team Member."
- Believes that education begins in the home and, through a positive connection between home and school, children can grow up to become productive citizens.
- Said, "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing teachers out there. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for educating our future leaders do not go unnoticed."

Education

Said, "I believe through experienced leadership and cooperation with law enforcement, we can truly make Clayton County a safe place..."

Supports ensuring "those who make mistakes or have gotten mixed up in the wrong crowd are given the opportunities and resources necessary to break out of their ways and become great members of our community."

- Said, "I believe through experienced leadership and cooperation with law enforcement, we can truly make Clayton County a safe place..."
- Supports ensuring "those who make mistakes or have gotten mixed up in the wrong crowd are given the opportunities and resources necessary to break out of their ways and become great members of our community."

Public Safety

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Said, "In order for us to grow our County we need at least...200,000 taxpaying citizens who are going to come in buy homes and... [pay] those sales taxes...so we can bring our County forward."

As Commissioner, she developed a "community planning" program in order to update maps and find zones that are eligible for development.

Has met with builders to discuss some of the barriers that have slowed production in Clayton and has discussed ways to remedy these issues and upgrade processes.

- Said, "In order for us to grow our County we need at least...200,000 taxpaying citizens who are going to come in buy homes and... [pay] those sales taxes...so we can bring our County forward."
- As Commissioner, she developed a "community planning" program in order to update maps and find zones that are eligible for development.
- Has met with builders to discuss some of the barriers that have slowed production in Clayton and has discussed ways to remedy these issues and upgrade processes.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding and improving the county's public transit system.

- Supports expanding and improving the county's public transit system.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Alieka Anderson

Alieka currently works as the Coordinating Supervisor of Instructional Resources for Clayton County Public Schools and an Evaluator with AdvancED. She also has experience working in K-12 education, and is the Founder and CEO of a Military Academy. 

Alieka Anderson is the Clayton County Commissioner for district 1.  She was elected to this position in 2021, and is serving her first term.  She also served on the Clayton County Public School Board for district 8. She was elected to this position in 2010, and has served three terms. 

Supports improving trash management in the county.

Wants to provide resources such as Meals on Wheels and recreational activities to senior citizens in Clayton County. 

- Supports improving trash management in the county.
- Wants to provide resources such as Meals on Wheels and recreational activities to senior citizens in Clayton County. 

- Wants to stimulate economic growth by bringing "better businesses, restaurants, and jobs to Clayton County on Day 1."
- Said, "I have a plan to work with the school system and local businesses to ensure we are training our youth and young adults to meet the needs of businesses in this day and age."
- Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare for residents.

As of March 19, 2024, Alieka Anderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports helping "those who make mistakes or have gotten mixed up in the wrong crowd" by providing opportunities, resources and working with law enforcement aimed to facilitate rehabilitation and mitigate such individuals from committing a re-offense.  

- Said, "I believe through experienced leadership and cooperation with law enforcement, we can truly make Clayton County a safe place..."
- Supports helping "those who make mistakes or have gotten mixed up in the wrong crowd" by providing opportunities, resources and working with law enforcement aimed to facilitate rehabilitation and mitigate such individuals from committing a re-offense.  

Wants to expand and improving the county's public transit system.

- Wants to expand and improving the county's public transit system.

Alieka currently works as the Coordinating Supervisor of Instructional Resources for Clayton County Public Schools. She has further experience working in K-12 education.

Alieka Anderson served as Chair and Vice Chair on the Clayton County Board of Education, representing District 8, from 2008 to 2021. She was elected to the Clayton County Board of Commissioners in 2021, representing District 1.

- Supports improving trash management in the county.
- Wants to provide resources such as Meals on Wheels and recreational activities to senior residents of the county.

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.