Jody Reichel is from Greensboro, North Carolina. She has a degree in economics and business from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She lives in Mt. Vernon Woods with her husband, Ken, with whom she has four children.

Sandy Springs Councilwoman Jody Reichel announces run for mayor

Jody is a real estate investor and runs a real estate investment business that focuses on revitalizing rental properties. She previously worked in the financial sector at Fleet Finance and Private Business, Inc.

Jody is currently a member of the Sandy Springs City Council, representing District 4. She was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving her second term.

Plans to boost local businesses and strengthen community connections.

Wants to boost local businesses and strengthen community connections.

- Wants to boost local businesses and strengthen community connections.

Economy

Supports field lights for Mt. Vernon and Holy Innocents' schools.

Wants to secure  field lights for Mt. Vernon and Holy Innocents' schools.

Supports the creation of a dedicated Sandy Springs school district.

Plans to push for a "dedicated Sandy Springs school district, one that puts our community first and keeps decisions in local hands."

- Wants to secure  field lights for Mt. Vernon and Holy Innocents' schools.
- Plans to push for a "dedicated Sandy Springs school district, one that puts our community first and keeps decisions in local hands."

Public Services

Supports single-family, owner-occupied housing.

Wants to work with financially secure developers to make Sandy Springs more vibrant, walkable, and livable.

Plans to support public-private partnerships to improve neglected properties while safeguarding home values.

Plans to improve the permitting process to make it more efficient and user-friendly.

- Supports single-family, owner-occupied housing.
- Wants to work with financially secure developers to make Sandy Springs more vibrant, walkable, and livable.
- Plans to support public-private partnerships to improve neglected properties while safeguarding home values.
- Plans to improve the permitting process to make it more efficient and user-friendly.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports fully funding the Sandy Springs Police Department and providing necessary resources and training for officers.

- Supports fully funding the Sandy Springs Police Department and providing necessary resources and training for officers.

Public Safety

Wants to invest in infrastructure and expand parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities.

- Wants to invest in infrastructure and expand parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in creating a "walkable vibrant community" by blending residential, retail, dining, and green spaces.

Wants to create  a "walkable vibrant community" by blending residential, retail, dining, and green spaces.

- Wants to create  a "walkable vibrant community" by blending residential, retail, dining, and green spaces.

Energy & the Environment

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Jody Reichel

Jody is from Greensboro, North Carolina. She has a degree in economics and business from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She lives in Mt. Vernon Woods with her husband, Ken, and their two puppies. They share four adult children.

Jody is a real estate investor and city council member. She runs a real estate investment business that focuses on revitalizing rental properties. Before starting her business, she worked in the financial sector at Fleet Finance and Private Business, Inc. She was elected to the Sandy Springs City Council in 2017.

As of September 7, 2025, Jody Reichel did not have a website or any information online.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 