AJC/ACC Voter Guide - Local & Legislative Questionnaire

Keisha attended Lakeside High School. She obtained her Bachelors from Georgia Southern University in 1992. She attended Harvard Kennedy School of Government with a focus in Executive Education, graduating in 2014.

In addition to her positions as an elected representative, Keisha was a former senior policy adviser for U.S. Congress House District 5.

Keisha is a former city council member for Atlanta City Council, Post-3. She was first elected in 2021. She was also a former state representative in the Georgia House of Representatives for District 60. She served three terms.

Said "In an effort to maintain privacy and infrastructural security, technological upgrades and enhancements will be necessary. To ensure accessibility for all Fulton County residents, fees and costs should be kept a minimum."

- Said "In an effort to maintain privacy and infrastructural security, technological upgrades and enhancements will be necessary. To ensure accessibility for all Fulton County residents, fees and costs should be kept a minimum."

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Wants to utilize technology to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the clerk's office.

Said her top priority would be to "streamline and improve service delivery for Fulton County residents, taxpayers and stakeholders"

Supports HB 1292, saying "Under current law, IDs are not required when filing a deed in a clerk’s office. Proof of ownership is not required, meaning anyone can file a deed on any property. HB 1292 would also increase penalties in proven forged-deed cases."

Said "I believe every Fulton County resident and taxpayer should have access to public records, while balancing the need for privacy."

- Wants to utilize technology to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the clerk's office.
- Said her top priority would be to "streamline and improve service delivery for Fulton County residents, taxpayers and stakeholders"
- Supports HB 1292, saying "Under current law, IDs are not required when filing a deed in a clerk’s office. Proof of ownership is not required, meaning anyone can file a deed on any property. HB 1292 would also increase penalties in proven forged-deed cases."
- Said "I believe every Fulton County resident and taxpayer should have access to public records, while balancing the need for privacy."

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Keisha Sean Waites

Keisha Lashun Waites

Kesha Lashun Waites

The Superior Court Clerk is the official record keeper and legal administrator of the county, as they are responsible for receiving and maintaining criminal and civil court filings. They also manage the county’s land and property records. Their duties are numerous and include administrative tasks, like accounting and administering oaths, and judicial, like maintaining legal records. They can also potentially fill in for other roles, such as State Court Clerk and Passport Acceptance Agents.

Official record keeper and administrator of the county