Jacki Labat
Jacki Labat is a candidate for the City Council Post 3 At-Large. The Atlanta native is a member of the L.E.A.D Advisory Council and was the First Lady of the City of Atlanta Department of Corrections. This is her first campaign for office.
Economy
- Want to build the economy by supporting the growth of small businesses
- Believes in Smart growth economic development
- Believes that budget input should come from the leaders of all 12 districts
Crime
- Supports fully staffing the Atlanta Police department (APD) and AFRD
- Promotes holding law enforcement accountable
- Crime prevention and reform
- Resources to keep youth out of the criminal justice system
Social equity
- Passionate about equity for the youth and providing equal education
Housing
- Emphasizes creating safe and livable neighborhoods
- Passionate about affordable housing
- Prioritize Post COVID Recovery Plan
Infrastructure
- Suggests working with MARTA to provide more accessible parking and schools/shops within walking distance of MARTA train stations
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