Andy holds a Masters degree in Public Administration and Business Administration from Barry University. Andy volunteers for the TRIO/Upward Bound program, providing mentorship to low-income students whose parents did not go to college. 

Andy works as a Telecommunications and Information Technology consultant. Andy was also an adjunct professor teaching “Public Administration and the Political Process."

Andy Yeoman was elected as a City Council Member of Doraville in 2019. In 2017, Andy was appointed Chairman of the City of Doraville Planning Commission. 

Decaturish, Candidate Q&A: DeKalb County Commission District 1

Plans to address the underfunded animal services department, he said "The welfare of animals under the care of DeKalb Animal Services must be a priority, with clear plans and actions required to address ongoing issues."

Said, "I believe that any further creation of new cities in DeKalb County must be fundamentally community-driven. "

Said, "DeKalb County’s services require attention and improvement to better serve both city dwellers and residents of unincorporated areas. It’s why I’m running. "

- Plans to address the underfunded animal services department, he said "The welfare of animals under the care of DeKalb Animal Services must be a priority, with clear plans and actions required to address ongoing issues."
- Said, "I believe that any further creation of new cities in DeKalb County must be fundamentally community-driven. "
- Said, "DeKalb County’s services require attention and improvement to better serve both city dwellers and residents of unincorporated areas. It’s why I’m running. "

Public Services

Said, "I will prioritize community engagement and transparency."

- Said, "I will prioritize community engagement and transparency."

Economy

Said, " I will start a program to partner with the DeKalb County School District to create a career pathway program where students can take the EMT licensure on their 18th birthday and be guaranteed a job as an EMT serving DeKalb County."

Said, "I will continue that collaboration with the school system to start a career pathway program for students to be guaranteed a job with DeKalb County Police of Sherriff’s Departments upon high school graduation."

- Said, " I will start a program to partner with the DeKalb County School District to create a career pathway program where students can take the EMT licensure on their 18th birthday and be guaranteed a job as an EMT serving DeKalb County."
- Said, "I will continue that collaboration with the school system to start a career pathway program for students to be guaranteed a job with DeKalb County Police of Sherriff’s Departments upon high school graduation."

Education

As of March 23, 2024, Andy Yeoman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Said, "I will work with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Commissioners to make sure that proper attention is being made, develop comprehensive strategies to support the incoming unhoused population, and get people mental health solutions outside of the jail."

Said, "It is imperative that we concentrate our efforts on introducing new housing options and developing job centers in South DeKalb."

Said, "I am dedicated to adopting a cooperative stance with the administration to facilitate the necessary reforms [for current licensing and permitting processes]."

- Said, "I will work with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Commissioners to make sure that proper attention is being made, develop comprehensive strategies to support the incoming unhoused population, and get people mental health solutions outside of the jail."
- Said, "It is imperative that we concentrate our efforts on introducing new housing options and developing job centers in South DeKalb."
- Said, "I am dedicated to adopting a cooperative stance with the administration to facilitate the necessary reforms [for current licensing and permitting processes]."

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I pledge to initiate the transition to unleaded aviation fuel at our county airport, which the FAA has allowed for years... It's about protecting the health of our residents, preserving our beautiful landscapes, and setting a precedent for sustainable aviation practices."

- Said, "I pledge to initiate the transition to unleaded aviation fuel at our county airport, which the FAA has allowed for years... It's about protecting the health of our residents, preserving our beautiful landscapes, and setting a precedent for sustainable aviation practices."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Andy Yeoman

Andy Yeoman holds a Masters degree in Public Administration and Business Administration from Barry University. Andy volunteers for the TRIO/Upward Bound program, providing mentorship to low-income students whose parents did not go to college. 

Andy Yeoman works as a Telecommunications and Information Technology consultant. Andy was also an adjunct professor teaching “Public Administration and the Political Process."

Andy Yeoman was elected as a City Council Member of Doraville in 2003 and then in 2019. In 2017, Andy was appointed Chairman of the City of Doraville Planning Commission. This will be Andy's first campaign for County Commissioner in DeKalb County. 



Candidate Q&A: DeKalb County Commission District 1

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