2023 CITY COUNCIL MIDTERM ELECTIONS
Half of South Fulton's City Council Up for Re-election This Year
Watch October 19 Delta Sigma Theta Candidates Debate at Zion Hill Baptist Church (video begins at 14:00 mins)
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Watch One-on-One Conversations with each of the 2023 City Council Candidates
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Tuesday, September 19 — Here in South Fulton, we have an election every year in November. We vote for State & Federal representatives during even years and City Council during odd years. The first Tuesday in November is Regular Election Day. In Georgia, there are 3 weeks of early voting before each regular election, including Saturday & Sunday voting every weekend EXCEPT the weekend before Election Day Tuesday.
left to right: Councilpersons Rowell (District 1), Willis (District 3), Reeves (District 5) and Pritchett (District 7) are up for re-election.
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Unlike Atlanta, which elects all its City Councilmembers the same year citizens elect their Mayor, the City of South Fulton holds Midterm Elections halfway through the Mayor's term.
This year, half the South Fulton City Council is up for election. EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, AND RUNS THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023. |
Only residents in South Fulton Council Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 get to participate in this year's elections. Click on Zoomable Maps of each Voting District below to see where your neighborhood sits. Click on each candidates' picture to learn more about them.
South Fulton Council District 1
Cascades, Loch Lomond, Fulton Industrial Blvd, Sandtown
Incumbent Catherine Rowell is up for re-election in November 2023 for South Fulton District 1, which includes the Cascades, Loch Lomond, Fulton Industrial Boulevard (FIB) and Sandtown. Dr. Rowell has not committed to finish her term if re-elected, and is expected to announce a campaign in 2024 to challenge current Mayor khalid. Rowell has two challengers: education advocate and mother of 5, Angel Gaines-Dingle and longtime Community Advocate, Pamela Harris.
South Fulton Council District 3
Welcome All, Red Oak, Roosevelt Hwy
One of South Fulton's most outspoken Councilmembers, Incumbent Helen Z. Willis represents City of South Fulton Council District 3, which includes Welcome All, Red Oak, Roosevelt Highway and is expected to run for Mayor in 2025.
She has been a vocal supporter of South Fulton Police and led the initiative to institute South Fulton's new citywide trash service; as well as legislation to defund the South Fulton's Juneteenth Celebration and lawsuits to limit Public Comments and stop the Mayor from recording City Council Executive Sessions.
She has been a vocal supporter of South Fulton Police and led the initiative to institute South Fulton's new citywide trash service; as well as legislation to defund the South Fulton's Juneteenth Celebration and lawsuits to limit Public Comments and stop the Mayor from recording City Council Executive Sessions.
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Watch District 3 Candidates Debate
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Her challengers include former South Fulton Mayor candidate Benny Crane; and David Lee Williams, a Cedar Grove community advocate who has recently drawn into District 3 from City Council District 4. Community advocate Luetrell Langston filed a Declaration of Intent to challenge Willis but was drawn out of the district by City Council during 2022 Redistricting.
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South Fulton Council District 5
north Old National, Flat Shoals, Old Bill Cook, Buffington Road
Incumbent Corey A. Reeves (top right) is up for re-election in November 2023 for South Fulton District 5, which includes Flat Shoals, Feldwood, Old Bill Cook and Buffington Road. His two challengers are: Community advocate and sister of Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks, Keosha Bell; and father, coach and longtime Community Organizer, Kalvin Bennett.
Watch District 5 Candidates Debate (video starts at 11:16)
South Fulton Council District 7
Jonesboro Rd/Hwy 138, Oakley Industrial, Fife
Incumbent Linda B. Pritchett (top right) is up for re-election in November 2023 for South Fulton District 7, which includes Jonesboro Rd/Hwy 138, Oakley Industrial, Fife. She is being challenged by longtime community advocate and former Fulton County Planning & Zoning Commissioner, Alvin Reynolds.
Alvin Reynolds appears for Districts 3 & 7 Candidates Debate
Mayor khalid Supports UAW; Workers Striking Across America
Click to Read Full Statement
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America’s first BlackLivesMatter activist elected Mayor, and the first Socialist Mayor of large, American city in nearly a century, Mayor khalid's vision for government takes a more active role to address structural inequalities in predominantly African-American communities like South Fulton. “If Black communities are challenged with undervalued homes, under-capitalized businesses, and under-resourced young people, we have to talk about that,” says the young Mayor. “And if those conditions are the result of government policies, then government should do something about it.”
Those attending the Town Hall are encouraged to purchase these books beforehand from Medu, Shrine of Black Madonna, Nubian or their local Black bookseller. Copies will be available at the event, and the authors will be available afterward to autograph copies. |
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Half of South Fulton's City Council is up for election this year. Early Voting begins in Monday, October 16.
Click the link below to learn more about the candidates running to represent you!
Click the link below to learn more about the candidates running to represent you!
South Fulton's New Citywide Trash Service
South Fulton's City Council has chosen one trash company (WastePro) for all residents. This allows the City to collectively bargain for a monthly rate of $19.43 (less than most residents currently pay). However, the amount will be billed annually from the Fulton County Tax Commissioner, at a total of $233. In addition to weekly trash pickup, South Fulton now offers monthly collection of Bulky Trash items.
Every South Fulton homeowner will receive a new, City of South Fulton-branded garbage can, whose pickup and servicing can be tracked remotely.
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BULK COLLECTION DAYS You do not have to do anything to receive this service. It is automatically included in your annual fee. Districts 1 & 2 - 1st Monday of the month District 4 - 2nd Monday of the month Districts 3 & 5 - 3rd Monday of the month Districts 6 & 7 - 4th Monday of the month |
See a recap of a Sanitation Town Hall where officials discuss:
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