Reginald Rushin is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Frederick Douglass High School. Reginald lives with his children and grandchildren in Atlanta. He is a member of the United Methodist Church.

Reginald is a licensed insurance professional and business owner. He has also served as chair of Neighborhood Planning Unit-P and is a veteran of the US Marine Corps. 

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Reginald Rushin's campaign for Atlanta City Council Member, District 11 is his first entry into politics.

Supports local initiatives that revitalize commercial corridors, bring essential services, and create opportunities for entrepreneurs in District 11.

- Supports local initiatives that revitalize commercial corridors, bring essential services, and create opportunities for entrepreneurs in District 11.

Economy

Believes access to healthcare and health education is essential and plans to provide resources, wellness events, and information to the community.

- Believes access to healthcare and health education is essential and plans to provide resources, wellness events, and information to the community.

Public Services

As of September 3, 2025, Reginald Rushin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in collaborating with police, fire, and EMS teams to ensure public safety and prevent crime.

- Believes in collaborating with police, fire, and EMS teams to ensure public safety and prevent crime.

Public Safety

Believes residents deserve well-maintained roads, sidewalks, and reliable water service.

- Believes residents deserve well-maintained roads, sidewalks, and reliable water service.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Supports CPR training classes to equip residents with lifesaving skills.

Supports organized Health and Wellness Fairs that provided vital resources and education to residents.

Believes in ensuring residents are actively engaged and informed about proposed investments from developers or businesses in the community.

Supports helping local entrepreneurs obtain grants up to $50,000 to start and grow their businesses.

As a city council member, partnered with G-Dot and the City of Atlanta to secure infrastructure and streetscape improvements.

Plans to address erosion issues under bridges to protect infrastructure, including on Redwine Road.

Supports establishing a new fire station and renovating EMS centers along key corridors.

Plans to address community concerns, such as sinkholes, by coordinating timely repairs with city agencies.

Advocated for expanded MARTA bus services to improve transit access in District 11.

Commissioned a real estate consultant to conduct a detailed study on neighborhood needs, including attracting grocery stores and essential services.

Advocated for expanded Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) bus services to improve transit access in District 11.

Helped resolve erosion issues under bridges to protect infrastructure, including on Redwine Road.

Reginald Rushin is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Frederick Douglass High School. He lives with his children and grandchildren in Atlanta. He is a member of the United Methodist Church.

Reginald is a licensed insurance professional and business owner. He has spent over 27 years in the insurance industry. Earlier in his career, he worked as a sales coordinator for Aflac, where he led sales teams and assisted families in securing medical coverage.

For 50 years, neighborhoods have helped chart Atlanta's future

Reginald Rushin's campaign for Atlanta City Council Member, District 11 is his first entry into politics. He is currently chair of Neighborhood Planning Unit-P (NPU-P) and has served in that role for 13 years. He previously served five years as vice chair of NPU-P.

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- 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. 