Education: North Georgia College and State University, University of Georgia School of Law (JD)Notable achievement: Georgia Trend Georgian of the Year (2011), Vic ReynoldsDirectorGeorgia Bureau of Investigation. [24], A member of the Democratic party, Andre Dickens first served for the Atlanta city council in 2013. The first event was held Saturday in Brownwood Park in East Atlanta. Prior to joining the Biden-Harris Administration, she served as a Deputy Campaign Manager on the Biden-Harris presidential campaign. [6], Henrietta Canty was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 52nd district during 197580 and 199098, resigning in 1998 to run for Georgia State Insurance Commissioner. Prior to that, he was the first executive director of the Committee of Chief Risk Officers, a non-profit trade association incorporated in 2002 to compile best practices and standards for risk-management activities for the energy industry. Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Leaders in 2022: Government Dunn said Atlanta should focus on self policing practices, such as the neighborhood watch programs, rather than depending 100% on the police. Dunn spent five years in prison after a 2002 fraud conviction. Robert J. MurphySpecial Agent in Charge, Atlanta Field DivisionU.S. He also serves as vice-chairman of the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW [59] He was elected to a second term on November 5, 2013. [11], While enrolled at Georgia Tech, Andre Dickens began his professional career in 1994 as a part-time chemical engineer for BP-Amoco. Andre Dickens - Wikipedia Hammad previously worked for the infrastructure firm HNTB. In 2020, Gas South announced the acquisition of Infinite Energy, which more than doubled Gas Souths revenues to nearly $1 billion. Andre Dickens defeated an incumbent in 2013 to win a citywide post on the City Council, and was reelected in 2017. [60], In February 2017, Reed fired the city's chief procurement officer after two city contractors pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. After Franklin was term limited from the mayor's office, Reed successfully ran for the position in 2009. He is also a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee on Electricity and an executive member of the Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition. Previously, she was the organizations chief policy officer, serving as the link between the metro Atlanta business community and local and national government. [16] One of his most important contributions to the city while on City Council was his sponsorship of legislation that made the minimum wage for city employees fifteen dollars an hour. [51], In the November 3, 2009 election, Reed qualified for a December 1 runoff election against Mary Norwood. Prior to that, he spent 11 years as a member of the Georgia General Assembly, first elected in 1998 as a state representative, then serving from 2002 to 2009 in the state Senate. My family hometown! She is a strong advocate for emerging technologies, innovation, and STEM-related education. [6], Dickens was born on June 17, 1974, in Atlanta. Police officers arrested 27-year-old Aidan Wood from Lancing, Michigan, on obstruction charges. This money was instead spent on the police force, as well as on community centers in poor neighborhoods (rather than on reversing the 42% increase in property taxes passed in 2009). declared she would not run for a second term. Prior to that, she served as vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Six sisters and five brothers.Lesson learned: Planning isnt about taking notes.Favorite book: The Grapes of Wrath by John SteinbeckWhat Id tell my 18-year-old self: Get a haircut.Bucket list: Learning to golf, Eloisa KlementichPresident and CEOInvest Atlanta. Heres the complete list of who is running for mayor: Watch: Top 5 candidates answer questions from the AJC and from readers in online forum, Credit: Alyssa Pointer/[email protected]. Who is Atlanta mayor-elect Andre Dickens? [28] After the decennary redistricting, the 52nd district was entirely within DeKalb County for the November 5, 2002, election which was won by Fran Millar. Julie Chavez Rodriguez currently serves as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. [2] Divorce proceedings began in 2019. 2022 Atlanta 500: Government & Infrastructure, Block by Block: Stories from the streets that connect us, 2020 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouse, DINES: A Taste of the Citys Best Restaurants, What passed and what didnt during Georgias 2023 legislative session, A bipartisan bill would ban future mining around Georgias Okefenokee Swamp, Meet the MARTA bus operator who has been driving for 50 years, Omakase by Yun to serve 20-course meals in Dunwoody, 10 fun things to do on Fourth of July weekend in metro Atlanta, Your metro Atlanta grocery guide: 90+ stores to explore, The scent of water: Searching for hidden springs in downtown Atlanta. [18], On February 25, 2022, Dickens lifted the indoor COVID-19 mask mandate in Atlanta, ending a near 2 year restriction on restaurants, hotels, and other venues. As Mayor, she committed herself to realizing her vision of One Atlanta an affordable, resilient, and equitable Atlanta. [16] Reed earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1991. He previously worked for Georgia Transmission as senior vice president and chief financial officer, and later as president and CEO. Education: Paine College, University of South Carolina School of Law (JD), Fani T. WillisDistrict AttorneyFulton County District Attorneys Office. Kenny Hill is a Home Depot 30-year career retiree, nonprofit and faith leader, and small business owner. Favorite Atlanta place to visit: Tyler Perry Studios. She was elected mayor in 2017. Sharon MasonPresident and CEOCobb Chamber of Commerce. In her time at the helm, shes participated in the present and future growth of Atlanta by imparting to new generations of leaders the values that have traditionally been central to the areas success. As leader of the nations busiest airport, Balram B Bheodari oversees all facets of airport governance, including operations and a multibillion-dollar capital improvement program designed to pave the way for Atlantas growth over the next 20 years. She lends her expertise as a board member for the Andrew & Walter Young YMCA and The Wilson Academy (DeKalb County). He was reelected to the commission in 2014 and 2020. Wrightson wants to would reopen the citys detention center, and he proposed to work with officers and the courts to step up cases and stop repeat offenders. The Bottoms Administration made historic strides related to criminal justice reform, became a model city for LGBTQ affairs, and reclaimed its title as running the worlds busiest and most efficient airport. Reed said authorities have never accused him of corruption and apologized for the now years-long investigation, which is ongoing. Before being appointed to the position in 2016 by Governor Nathan Deal, Wilson served as the organizations chief operating officer, and was previously director of government affairs in the administration of Governor Sonny Perdue. [46][67][68], On May 21, 2009, Reed caused controversy in Atlanta's LGBT community when he stated that he supported civil unions for gays, but not gay marriage. In 2015, Russell R. McMurry was appointed by the State Transportation Board as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportationthe $3.5 billion, almost 4,000-employee state agency responsible for building, maintaining, and operating the 10th-largest transportation system in the country. Thurmond has earned the reputation of being a turnaround expert after fundamentally transforming the culture and enhancing operations of organizations such as Georgia Division of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, and DeKalb County School District. She brings more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience to the role, having previously worked for Cushman & Wakefield and Paradigm Asset Management. Butler, who joined GBPI in 2011, counts more than 25 years of experience in strategic communications, public policy research, and data analysis in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. His many honors include the National Business Aviation Associations American Spirit Award and lifetime achievement award. For instance, "[he] might have gained insight into a generation of students portrayed as destitute and in need of more federal support." "[73][74], Along with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Reed was a major proponent of a campaign for a transportation special-purpose local-option sales tax, which would have levied a 1% local sales tax for ten years, from 2013 until 2022, to fund transportation infrastructure projects. While her professional impact is global in reach, her passion is making a granular impression on the communities she frequents. @RichardFausset, Tariro Mzezewa is a national correspondent covering the American South. [4], Reed was born in Plainfield, New Jersey,[5] but his family moved to Fulton County, Georgia, when he was an infant. He was Georgias first African American congressman since Reconstruction. Jill and I have known Keisha for a long time and look forward to working with her more closely. Chris Clark is the longest-serving president and CEO in the century-plus history of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Moore, center, celebrated with her supporters on Tuesday night. ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) -- Andre Dickens took the oath of office on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, becoming the 61st Mayor of Atlanta during an inauguration ceremony at Georgia Tech's Bobby. Carmalitha L. GumbsCouncilwomanCity of South Fulton. Protesters crash signing ceremony with mayor at Atlanta fire station Stuart and his husband live in Washington, D.C., and have two children. Before joining the county attorneys office in 2016, Perkins-Hooker was vice president and general counsel for the Atlanta BeltLine and a partner at the law firm Hollowell Foster & Gepp. Shes helped Georgia become one of the top filming locations in the world, overseeing growth from $250 million to $2.9 billion in direct spending in the state. ATLANTA The mayoral election in Atlanta produced a surprise result, as Kasim Reed, a former two-term mayor once considered a front-runner in the race, failed to finish in either first or second place, denying him the chance to compete in the Nov. 30 runoff and ending his surprising political comeback bid. She is the former Director of Programs at the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation. Education: Spelman College, Georgia State University (MBA)Hometown: LaGrange, GeorgiaWhy I chose this work: After having been homeless for a short period of time, then living in substandard housing, I made it my lifes mission to ensure that people were able to have decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Who is running for Atlanta mayor? Here's a full list of the - AJC.com He wants citizens to be more involved in the budget process as well. (1990), as well as the historic election of Shirley C. Franklin as Atlanta ' s first female mayor (2000), and other noteworthy events that has shaped . Andre Dickens defeated Felicia Moore in the general runoff election for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, on November 30, 2021. A native of Laredo, Texas, Gonzalez also leads the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund, which promotes voter registration and education, community education, and leadership development. Greene serves as an oil and natural gas liaison colead for the Electric Subsector Coordinating Council, the principal liaison between the federal government and the energy sector on security issues. Keisha became the first Mayor in Atlantas history to have served in all three branches of government, having previously served as a Judge and a City Councilmember. From 2001 to 2005, she became the presiding justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, eventually being named chief justice. Gas South also operates a growing wholesale energy marketing operation and is an owner/investor in several solar energy projects. Education: Louisiana State University (MBA)First job: Worked offshore in Gulf of Mexico oil fieldsFavorite book: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleLesson learned: Every problem has a solution.Favorite travel destination: Ireland, Russell StokesPresident and CEOGE Aviation ServicesChairmanGE Power Portfolio. Today, the legacy of Bagley Park lives on through preservation and storytelling efforts, such as Atlanta History Centers pop-up exhibition Explore Bagley Park.. He had it erected by city construction crews. There, she fostered over 131 FORTUNE 500 corporate relationships,and supported the supplier development efforts of more than 41 corporations. Stuart is the former Acting Associate Attorney General of the United States, the third-ranking position at the U.S. Department of Justice, and is the most senior openly-LGBTQ+ official in DOJ history. She was not only the citys first female mayor, but also the first African American woman to helm any major Southern city. She was elected to the Georgia legislature in a 2017 special electionbreaking a Republican supermajority in the state Senateand won reelection in 2018 and 2020. In recent years he has focused on ways to help disadvantaged people find jobs in the citys growing technology sector. He began his legal career in 1980 as an associate at the Athens firm of Cook, Noell, Tolley & Aldridge. The native of Guyana rejoined the airport leadership team in 2016 after serving as the chief operating officer for the Houston Airport System. Fox, Shan CooperExecutive DirectorAtlanta Committee for Progress. Atlanta History Center will open at 12pm on Tuesday, July 4. [6] He was born and raised in a United Methodist household. He held the seat until 2002. On Wednesday, a protester was arrested outside a bank in Atlanta that has been linked to the controversial training center. Education: Duke University, Harvard Law School (JD)First job: Youth soccer referee. CityMayors examines how the mayor of Atlanta and city mayors of other world cities deal with today's urban issues. A Democrat, Reed was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002 and represented the 35th District in the Georgia State Senate from 2003 to 2009. A native of Windsor, North Carolina, Cherry took the helm of Atlanta Gas Light in August 2020. With a background in social entrepreneurship, digital communication, open data, and community organizing, Malhotra was an Ash Innovation Fellow in the Obama White Houses Office of Management and Budget, working on social impact bonds and pay for performance, and in 2015 was awarded the prestigious Echoing Green Global Fellowship. Following 20 years as a state representative, Lauren Bubba McDonald was appointed to the Georgia Public Service Commission in 1998 by Governor Zell Miller, and then reelected in a special election later that year. Timothy J. KeaneCommissioner of PlanningCity of Atlanta. His accolades have included the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Explore the history of Bagley Park, and its beloved mayor, William Bagley, through the personal collection of his granddaughter, Elon Butts Osby. Education: North Carolina State University, University of Michigan Law School (JD)Hometown: Fayetteville, North CarolinaNotable achievements: First senior African American officer in two major Southern Company subsidiaries and the first woman in several officer positions, John DwyerPresidentAT&T Prepaid Wireless Portfolio. At 13, Rahman was kidnapped at gunpoint as a prisoner of war. He officially returned to the scene in June, announcing that he would seek a third term after the current mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, declared she would not run for a second term. [15] The four-year totals would approach a $2.4million addition to the endowment. He also serves on the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Tourism, Government Oversight, and Special Judiciary committees. Nathan DealDeal served as a prosecutor, judge, state senator, and U.S. congressman for Georgias 9th District before being elected Georgias 82nd governor in 2010 and reelected in 2014. Focused strategic planning, a comprehensive safety and security platform, and a full-bodied customer experience program are his priorities, in addition to completing the airports critical capital program on schedule and within budget. Education: Auburn UniversityNotable achievement: Leadership Atlanta class of 2012First job: Coaching a neighborhood swim teamBest advice received: As a working mother, there will be times that you cant give 100 percent to both jobs. Statement from President Biden:Mayor Bottoms understands that democracy is about making government work for working families, for the people who are the backbone of this country. That experience served me well. Mr. Reed led a crowded field of contestants in early polling with a message heavily focused on a promise to fix the citys violent crime problems. In 2020, the American Marketing Associations Atlanta chapter awarded Pate its Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2019 he was honored as Herman J. Russell CEO of the Year by the Atlanta Business League. "[8], An early entrepreneur, by 1989 Reed made $40,000 running a jewelry business which he started at age sixteen. Education: Georgia Southern University, Georgia College & State University (MA)Few people know: Im a huge, massive Parrothead. The President announced additional promotions to his senior team ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. The last three mayors Atlanta has elected had mothers named Sylvia", "Andre Dickens: Mayoral election is for the 'soul of Atlanta', "Chemical Engineering Alumnus Sworn In to Atlanta City Council", "Dickens' background in technology could propel tech sector's growth, leaders say", "Inauguration Day: Andre Dickens officially sworn in as Atlanta's 61st mayor", "Andre Dickens's schedule for SouthWiRED 2014", "Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens ends city's indoor mask mandate", "Atlanta City Council Approves Legislation For Controversial 'Cop City' Funding", "2021 Atlanta Municipal Election Results", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andre_Dickens&oldid=1162863628, This page was last edited on 1 July 2023, at 14:52. Felicia Moore, the City Council president, finished first in Tuesdays race with about 41 percent of the vote, followed by Andre Dickens, a city councilman, who narrowly bested Mr. Reed with about 23 percent of the vote. Previously, she served as DeKalb County solicitor generalthe elected official overseeing the prosecution of misdemeanor crimesand was the first woman appointed as municipal court judge for the City of Dunwoody. She also does public relations and branding. The President announced that Julie Chavez Rodriguez will be promoted to Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and continue serving as the Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Chamblee native Ryan Gravel is best known for his Georgia Tech masters thesis, which presented a vision for what would become the Atlanta BeltLine. [63] In a separate hearing, Mitzi Bickers, the former Human Services Director and campaign advisor of Mayor Reed is accused of taking over 2 million dollars in bribes. Education: Auburn University (MBA)First job: Picking tobacco on the farms of North Carolina in the summerBest advice received: Always be a student of the business.Favorite hobbies: Golf, traveling, watching college and professional sportsFavorite Atlanta restaurant: CanoeCharities: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Zoo Atlanta, Bentina Chisolm TerrySenior Vice President for Metro Atlanta and Corporate RelationsGeorgia Power.