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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 them
- Looks to stop street racing
Social equity
- States that he will prioritize equity and racial disparities
Housing
- Will work to get tax abatements for low-income residents
- Plans to push for the speedy development of affordable housing
Infrastructure
- Supports improving potholes, street lights, sidewalks, and drainage
- Advocates for transparency as far as the spending and allocation of funds go