Jodi Merriday

Jodi Merriday is a candidate for the City Council Post 3 At-Large. Merriday has over 30 years of experience working with public education, public service, and higher education institutions. 

Economy 

• Wants to increase minimum wage to $18.00- $22.00
• Emphasizes creating economic opportunity 

Crime

• Prioritizes public safety and criminal justice
• Advocates for recruiting and training public safety responders
• Aims to address crime at the root of the problem by providing employment and educational services to the youth 
• Address public safety by funding the Policing Alternative Division, the Operating Shield Camera Network and the CURE Violence Program   

Social equity

• Passionate about social justice 
• Claims to have led over 100 organizations towards improving diversity and inclusion
• Wants to work to stop sexism, racism, ableism, classim, homophobia and transphobia 

Housing 

• States that affordable housing will be top priority
• Goal to have over 20,000 affordable homes by 2026
• Plans to implement the One Act Action Affordability Action Plan

Infrastructure

• Supports the Atlanta Transportation Department Vision Zero
• Prioritize partnership with the Atlanta Department of Transportation to build and complete streets, sidewalks, bridges, etc