Ralph Long

Ralph Long is a candidate for the City Council Post 3 At-Large. Prior to this campaign, Long held office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives District 61 from 2009 to 2013. In 2016, Long was a special election candidate for District 58 but was beat out by Park Cannon in a runoff.  

Economy 

• Emphasizes fighting for small businesses and helping small business owners
• Plans to partner with APS in entrepreneurial pathway

Crime

• Suggests establish a Youth Ambassador Program that works to create jobs and training for young adults to curb crime
• States that the city council should work with Atlanta Public Schools to support students who look to be entrepreneurs after graduation

Social equity

• Emphasizes fighting for legacy owners being displaced and preserving the soul of the city

• Looks to tackle income disparities through a myriad of pre-existing policies 

Housing 

• Prioritizes affordable housing 
• Changing zoning laws to increase the density in particular areas
• Expanding senior housing options through market-rate senior housing 

Infrastructure

• Prioritizes improving Atlanta’s infrastructure
• Supports sharable streets 
• Plans to expand sidewalk coverage