Focused on the real issues facing Atlanta
No one person has all the answers - that's why Matt wants to hear from you. From transit solutions to transparency, there are so many issues facing our great city.
Transportation: Rail on the Beltline
It's simple, to get people moving throughout Atlanta, we simply can't rely on an interstate which divides our city. Rail on the Beltline is a strategic investment which will help move people from Adair Park to Ansley, from Piedmont Park to Pittsburgh.
Housing: Helping Legacy Residents
Extend Legacy Resident Tax freezes and ensure that our longtime neighbors are not forced out of their homes due to property tax increases.
Our leaders should be the epitome of ethics - not skirting the rules. From not filing campaign reports to more serious violations, slap on the wrist fines are not stopping the problem. Increasing fines for ethic violations will help.
Provide housing subsidies for APD officers to live in the zones they patrol. This will increase visibility and build stronger relationships with the community.
Transportation: Expand Bike Lanes
Safer transportation options including bike lanes. This includes more protected bike lanes and fining vehicles that are stopped or parked blocking a dedicated bike lane.
Corporations should not own the bulk of Atlanta's homes. Changing the rules for business licenses for multi-family and single family housing rentals to require LOCAL management and limit the number of single family homes one entity may own.
Our brave members of the Atlanta Police Department are doing more with less. We need to expand our options for alternative policing solutions. Expand racial and cultural sensitivity trainings and train our officers how to spot mental health crisis situations.
Corruption and cronyism has plagued our city for too long. We need an independent Inspector General while making sure that city employees have rights throughout the investigation process.
Too often, walking through the streets of Atlanta requires you to literally walk in the streets. Our sidewalks should be connected and open. Fees for closing sidewalks need to be increased. Strictly enforce keeping sidewalks clear of vehicles.
We'd love to hear from you and what is the most important that you see facing Atlanta. Shoot us an email through our contact page and we'll get back to you!