Nate Jester is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Benjamin E. Mays High School before earning a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a law degree from Harvard University. He lives in Southwest Atlanta with his wife, Arabella.

Nate is a real estate attorney at Cascade Centennial. He previously served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Nate Jester's campaign for Atlanta City Council Member, District 11 is his first entry into politics.

Plans to advocate for funding that supports entrepreneurs, expands job opportunities, and promotes local spending to build wealth and opportunity in District 11.

- Plans to advocate for funding that supports entrepreneurs, expands job opportunities, and promotes local spending to build wealth and opportunity in District 11.

Economy

Supports investing in educational resources, youth programs, senior services, and community partnerships.

- Supports investing in educational resources, youth programs, senior services, and community partnerships.

Public Services

Supports more paths to homeownership, quality and affordable housing, tax protection for longtime residents, and development shaped by community input.

- Supports more paths to homeownership, quality and affordable housing, tax protection for longtime residents, and development shaped by community input.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports community-led safety efforts, youth programs, and investing in infrastructure to improve street safety.

- Supports community-led safety efforts, youth programs, and investing in infrastructure to improve street safety.

Public Safety

Believes everyone in District 11 deserves safe streets, walkable sidewalks, and reliable public transit.

- Believes everyone in District 11 deserves safe streets, walkable sidewalks, and reliable public transit.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of November 10, 2025, Nate Jester’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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- 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. 