As city employees, it’s critical that we elect leaders who support our right to join together in a strong union to negotiate for better pay, benefits and working conditions. After a thorough process of candidate screenings and interviews, AFSCME Local 1644 is pleased to announce our endorsements for Atlanta mayor, city council and school board.

AFSCME Local 1644 has made the following endorsements for Atlanta mayor, city council and school board. All these candidates have displayed a commitment to investing in and lifting up the voices of Atlanta’s public service workers and strengthening the services we provide.

Mayor:

• Kasim Reed

City Council:

• Courtney English for City Council President
• Amir Farokhi for City Council District 2
• Jason Dozier for City Council District 4
• Liliana Bakhtiari for City Council District 5
• Andrea Boone for City Council District 10
• Marci Collier Overstreet for City Council District 11
• Antonio Lewis for City Council District 12
• Michael Bond for Post 1 At-Large
• Matt Westmoreland for Post 2 At-Large
• Jacki Labat for Post 3 At-Large

School Board:

• Aretta Baldon for District 2
• Michelle Olympiadis for District 3
• Eshe' Collins for District 6
• Kanesha “KaCey” Venning, Seat 7 At-Large
• Jason Esteves for District 9 At-Large

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