Erik is from Richmond, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a minor in Information Technology from George Mason University, a Master of Public Health from Howard University, and is currently completing a Doctor of Public Health at the University of Georgia, with graduation expected in 2026. He lives in East Point, Georgia, and is a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

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Erik is a health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he has worked for over 20 years.

Erik's campaign for East Point City Council Member, Ward D, is his first entry into politics.

Plans to work with City Council to grow the local economy by attracting businesses, creating good-paying jobs, and supporting entrepreneurs.

Believes East Point can develop a thriving, inclusive downtown with diverse housing and new business opportunities, but "potential means nothing without action."

- Plans to work with City Council to grow the local economy by attracting businesses, creating good-paying jobs, and supporting entrepreneurs.
- Believes East Point can develop a thriving, inclusive downtown with diverse housing and new business opportunities, but "potential means nothing without action."

Economy

Plans to partner with City Council to improve access to quality healthcare, strong schools, and community programs.

Believes the concerns of residents aged 18 to 64 are often overlooked and supports bold, inclusive leadership that listens to young professionals, families, and first-time homeowners.

Supports public services that aid community members in need.

- Plans to partner with City Council to improve access to quality healthcare, strong schools, and community programs.
- Believes the concerns of residents aged 18 to 64 are often overlooked and supports bold, inclusive leadership that listens to young professionals, families, and first-time homeowners.
- Supports public services that aid community members in need.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in fostering transparency and trust between communities and city leadership to enhance public safety.

- Plans to invest in public safety.
- Believes in fostering transparency and trust between communities and city leadership to enhance public safety.

Public Safety

As of September 8, 2025, Erik Coleman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to prioritize walkable streets, clean public spaces, and parks.

- Plans to prioritize walkable streets, clean public spaces, and parks.

Energy & the Environment

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Erik Coleman

Erik Coleman is from Richmond, Virginia. He holds a bachelor of science in health science with a minor in information technology from George Mason University, a master of public health from Howard University, and is currently completing a doctor of public health at the University of Georgia, with graduation expected in 2026. He lives in East Point, Georgia, and is a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.

Erik is a health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he has worked for over 20 years. He focuses on preventing environmental health hazards and improving health outcomes in all communities.

As of September 8, 2025, Erik Coleman did not have a website or any information online.

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Andrea Caldwell is a 15-year resident of East Point and a member of the Savannah Walk Community in Ward D. She has a degree in information technology from Tennessee State University. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Tennessee State University Alumni Association, and Cascade United Methodist Church.

Andrea's campaign for East Point City Council Member, Ward D is her first run for public office.

Believes in building partnerships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and major employers to create jobs, support small business success, and invest in neighborhoods.

Supports creating career pathways through job training and youth development programs.

- Believes in building partnerships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and major employers to create jobs, support small business success, and invest in neighborhoods.
- Supports creating career pathways through job training and youth development programs.

Wants to create safer, more vibrant parks and green spaces for play and connection.

Plans to mentor youth through sports and safety workshops.

Wants to strengthen health, safety, and home repair resources for seniors.

- Wants to create safer, more vibrant parks and green spaces for play and connection.
- Plans to mentor youth through sports and safety workshops.
- Wants to strengthen health, safety, and home repair resources for seniors.

Supports increased homeownership to promote long-term stability in neighborhoods.

- Supports increased homeownership to promote long-term stability in neighborhoods.

Believes that everyone deserves to feel safe in their community and that building trust and open communication between residents and police and fire departments will create safer streets and stronger neighborhoods.

Believes that building trust and open communication between residents and police and fire departments will create safer streets and stronger neighborhoods.

Supports connecting residents and first responders through open houses and neighborhood walk-alongs to build visibility and trust.

Supports connecting residents and first responders through open houses and neighborhood walk-alongs.

- Believes that building trust and open communication between residents and police and fire departments will create safer streets and stronger neighborhoods.
- Supports connecting residents and first responders through open houses and neighborhood walk-alongs.

Believes East Point deserves high-quality infrastructure, saying, "Smooth roads, safe sidewalks, healthy trees, and reliable internet/cell services aren?t just conveniences; they?re what connect us, protect us, and move us forward."

Believes East Point deserves high-quality infrastructure, such as smooth roads, safe sidewalks, healthy trees, and reliable internet/cell services.

- Believes East Point deserves high-quality infrastructure, such as smooth roads, safe sidewalks, healthy trees, and reliable internet/cell services.

As of September 8, 2025, Andrea Caldwell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Andrea Caldwell

Andrea's campaign for East Point City Council Member, Ward D is her first entry into politics.

Aims to "Build a cleaner, safer, more connected East Point for every generation."

- 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. 