Berkeley Lake Beacon 2025 City Council Candidates

Dick has lived in Berkeley Lake with his wife Deb for 27 years. They have three adult daughters. He is the CFO of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian. 

Dick retired 18 years ago after a career in finance.

Dick LoPresti's campaign for Berkeley Lake City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Believes his financial background will help the city be fiscally responsible.

- Believes his financial background will help the city be fiscally responsible.

Economy

Believes the city needs to address the overpopulation of deer.

- Believes the city needs to address the overpopulation of deer.

Public Services

As of October 13, 2025, Dick Lopresti did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Dick Lopresti

Dick Lopresti is from Berkeley Lake. He has a business degree from Mercer University. He attends Perimeter Church.

Supports promoting transparency by reviewing city operations, including financial oversight.

Wants to enhance city processes, including planning and zoning, with "common-sense policies that protect the environment and serve residents."

Supports traffic safety measures, security technology, and pedestrian infrastructure.

Plans to partner with the Berkeley Lake Homeowners Association to preserve and enhance lake health.

- 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. 