Japera Hemming

Buket Urgen

Japera Hemming has a bachelor's degree in political science from Spelman College and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Georgia. She lives with her husband and three stepdaughters in East Point. 

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

Believes in protecting housing in East Point to prevent families from losing their homes.

Economy

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

Public Services

Believes in protecting housing in East Point to ensure families are not displaced.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Sharon Shropshire

Sharon Shropshire is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She has called East Point home since 1985. CM Shropshire completed her education in the Atlanta Public School System, and has had the pleasure of working in various capacities during the span of her career. Currently, she is employed with the Federal Government.

Sharon is currently a council member for East Point, representing Ward A. She was first elected in 2013 and is currently serving her third term. She previously served three terms as Mayor Pro-tem. 

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

City Council - City of East Point, Georgia

Sharon is currently an East Point City Councilmember, Ward A. She was first elected in 2013 and is currently serving her third term. She previously served three terms as Mayor Pro-tem.

Advocated for "intelligent spending" to reduce debt and maintain a balanced budget.

As a city council member, initiated higher tax on property owners with abandoned housing to reduce blight.

Supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life for seniors, such as food delivery, lawn services, self-defense training, and COVID-19 vaccinations.

As a council member, facilitated the installation of cameras in the park to address tagging and graffiti while deterring other criminal activity.

Created the 
"Clean City Initiative" to provide lawn service to eligible senior citizens and disabled residents to promote health and safety.

As a County Commissioner, introduced a resolution to enact the CROWN Act, which prohibits employment and educational opportunity discrimination based on hair texture.

As a city council member, initiated a higher tax on property owners with abandoned housing to reduce blight.

As a proponent of community policing, sponsored a public-private partnership allowing police officers to live rent-free in a high-crime apartment complex to reduce criminal activity.

Led efforts to include the majority of East Point streets in the upcoming Fulton County Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST).

- 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. 