Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s history and his vision for its future. Mayor Dickens’ top priorities are public safety, infrastructure, youth, affordable housing, green spaces, small businesses, and early childhood education.
In his remarks, Mayor Dickens shared public safety initiatives his office is pursuing and their work with small businesses, faith-based organizations, Atlanta’s Police Department, first responders, and youth. He also shared about the city’s new Nightlight Division to help businesses with a history of crime by educating them on de-escalating violent altercations, security training, and emergency response.
“One City with One bright future. A city of safe, healthy, connected neighborhoods with an expansive culture of equity, empowering upward mobility and full participation for all residents, embracing youth development, and an innovative, dependable government moving Atlanta forward. Together,” said Mayor Dickens.
Watch Mayor Dickens’ address here.
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