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Anne Lerner earned a bachelor of arts in journalism from the University of Georgia and a master of education from Mercer University. She and her husband, Ted, live in the Winding Woods neighborhood.

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Anne is a former city council member for the City of Tucker. She served two terms and was term-limited.

Plans to collaborate with various entities to understand and maximize Tucker's competitive advantages and opportunities for attracting investment in business and industrial parks.

Plans to create a strong downtown center that attracts quality and self-sustaining businesses.

Plans to invest in new greenspace and upgrading existing parks while expanding programs to serve all ages, preserving open spaces, and growing recreational access city-wide.

Supports developing a comprehensive housing strategy to ensure safe, quality, and affordable housing options for all ages and income levels.

Plans to incorporate the seven principles of Lifelong Communities into city plans.

Plans to work closely with DeKalb County to ensure proper staffing of 911 and police officers at the Tucker Precinct.

Plans to improve response times and track crime levels, providing regular updates to residents and businesses.

Aims to strengthen connections between neighborhoods, the DeKalb County Police Department, and city leadership to ensure safety in all parts of Tucker.

Plans to work with Community Improvement Districts and property owners to address car break-ins, loitering, panhandling, and other disturbances.

Plans to improve safety by removing illegal signs, erasing graffiti, fixing damaged road signs, and picking up litter and abandoned shopping carts.

Plans to coordinate with DeKalb County and surrounding cities to address homelessness.

Supports investing in infrastructure, including roads and stormwater, to ensure proper funding for maintenance.

Supports fostering a culture of "exceptional customer service, proactive thinking, responsiveness and problem solving" in transportation and infrastructure.

Plans to evaluate the city’s parks and recreation system to ensure balanced services and activity opportunities while preserving natural spaces.

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Noelle previously ran her own photography business.

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Noelle is a former member of the Tucker City Council. She was first elected in 2016 and served until 2023. 

Plans to update local ordinances to allow work trailers for home-based blue-collar businesses, supporting trades professionals like electricians and landscapers.

Supports exempting workforce housing from impact fees to make it more affordable for essential workers.

Believes in using impact fees while exempting affordable units, following the example of cities like Sandy Springs, Milton, and Ball Ground.

Supports property tax relief for families.

Plans to propose a local tax relief program to assist seniors, long-time homeowners, and residents on fixed incomes.

Supports family-friendly parks and youth opportunities.

Supports policies that protect natural spaces, promote sustainability, and prioritize public safety.

Plans to make City Council meetings more accessible by allowing residents to attend and engage via Zoom.

Plans to evaluate the harm caused by mass anonymous code violation reporting.

Supports upgrading streetlights, pathways, and park fixtures in darker areas to enhance public safety.

Supports implementing clearly marked crosswalks and flashing beacons.

Supports prioritizing a multimodal transportation plan that includes bike lanes and pedestrian walkways.

Plans to update local ordinances to allow work trailers for home-based blue-collar businesses.

Supports exempting workforce housing from impact fees when alternative funding covers infrastructure costs.

Supports prioritizing multimodal transportation by making bike lanes and pedestrian walkways central to Tucker's streetscape.

Plans to introduce a Street Racing Ordinance within the first 90 days to address street racing and reckless driving.

Supports Crisis Intervention and de-escalation training for all Tucker staff to ensure they can handle tense encounters safely and respectfully.

Plans to prioritize the multimodal transportation plan by making bike lanes and pedestrian walkways central to Tucker's streetscape.

Advocates for policies that protect natural spaces, promote sustainability, and ensure responsible development.

Plans to modernize Tucker's emergency action plans through comprehensive risk assessments and updated protocols.

Plans to make City Council meetings and work sessions more accessible by allowing residents to attend and engage via Zoom.

Supports protecting the tree canopy and creating meadows to support pollinators, reduce runoff, and maintain the city's beauty.

- 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. 