In an effort to help voters prepare for the Nov. 7 elections, Atlanta Loop sent questions to candidates running for Atlanta City Council, Atlanta Mayor and Atlanta School Board. Early voting begins Oct. 16. To see district maps, click here. Note: This Q&A was received after our Sept. 18 deadline to submit answers. We will not run any new Q&A’s after Oct. 16. 

1) Why are you running for office in the city of Atlanta?  

To continue to strengthen District 4 with better housing and retail.

2) What makes you a better candidate than your opponents?    

23 years of dedicated public service. Community activist 1977 – 1990, and NPU Coordinator 1990-1993

3) What do you think is Atlanta’s greatest strength?      

Its neighborhoods

4) What do you think is Atlanta’s biggest challenge? 

Traffic

5) How would you address what you feel is Atlanta’s biggest challenge?  

Congestion-over 500,000 people commute in and pay nothing in the form of fees to keep streets safe

6) What are the top two or three things you plan to focus on during your term as an elected official?       

Public Safety, Infrastructure

7) What is your opinion of the Atlanta Beltline? Is there anything about the project that you think should be handled differently?   

EDITOR’S NOTE: NO ANSWER GIVEN

8) What is your opinion of the Atlanta Streetcar?  Is there anything about the project that you think should be handled differently?  

We are in the process of turning over to Marta through a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement

9) What should the city of Atlanta do to reduce traffic congestion in the city?   

EDITOR’S NOTE: NO ANSWER GIVEN

10) What should the city do to increase affordable housing options for its residents?   

City Council just introduced Inclusionary Zoning Legislation

11) If elected, do you promise to conduct yourself in an ethical and transparent manner?  

Yes