In the lead-up to the 2021 Atlanta City Elections, the Southerner has compiled a list of 8 key races that readers in the district that Midtown High School will be voting on. Using official statements, previous reports and recorded interviews, the Southerner has broken down the candidates’ positions on specific issues.
City Council President
Candidates Natalyn Archibong, Courtney English, Sam Manuel, Mike Russel and Doug Shipman are running for Atlanta City Council President. The race is nonpartisan and is determined city-wide. The City Council President works alongside the mayor and other city council members to carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to them. The city council represents communities and helps make decisions on behalf of those they represent.

Natalyn Mosby Archibong
Archibong is a candidate for Atlanta City Council President. She has been on the Atlanta City Council since 2001 representing District 5 for 5 terms. She currently serves as chair of the City Utilities Committee. Economy Believes Atlanta is a center fro economic development Looks to help small businesses grow and be successful Crime Prioritizes reform and solving educational dispari...

Doug Shipman
Doug Shipman is a candidate for Atlanta City Council President. Shipman was the Founding CEO at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for 8 years. He worked to open Howard Middle School and improve Freedom Park. Economy Passionate about the economic development of the city Crime Advocates for making neighborhoods safe Plans to support the police force by fully staffing t...

Mike Russell
Russell is a candidate for Atlanta City Council President. Russell is a retired Army officer. After the military, he worked as a Federal Government civil service employee. Russell plans to use his military and lifetime experience to make Atlanta a better city. Economy States that he plans on building a city that is elevated and takes into account technology and all residents Crime Believes Public ...

Sam Manuel
Manuel is a candidate for Atlanta City Council President. He is an industrial worker who is a part of the United Steel Workers union. He is a labor activist and a member of the Socialist Workers Party, but the race for city council president is nonpartisan. Economy Wants to focus on the working class and plans to fight for workers wages and conditions Crime Will focus on what he ...

Courtney English
Courtney English is a candidate for Atlanta City Council President. English is an Atlanta native. He began serving on the Board of Education at 24 and helped to increase the graduation rate at Atlanta schools. Economy Looks to increase economic growth and opportunity, in part to slow crime Crime Plans to work to remove illegal weapons and fight violent crime Improved the Office of Safety and...
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