Mayor Andre Dickens - Democratic Mayors

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens gave his second State of the City Address, highlighting the accomplishments of his first year in office and sharing his vision for his administration to move the community forward. Mayor Dickens’ priorities are public safety, infrastructure, equity, youth, and effective and ethical government.

Public safety remains a top priority for the Mayor and his team, particularly involving the city’s youth. Through Atlanta’s Police Athletic League and their At-Promise Centers, the city’s officers work in the community to give young people a new path. Mayor Dickens further highlighted investments the city is making to ensure law enforcement and firefighters have the resources to serve their communities.

The Mayor also spoke about the city’s infrastructure projects, including the $750 million Moving Atlanta Forward Infrastructure Package passed by voters last May to help the community rebuild roads, fire stations, bike paths, and sidewalks. Lastly, Mayor Dickens provided an update on initiatives related to Year of the Youth and called on the community to continue to invest in the city’s younger population in new ways.

Watch Mayor Dickens’ full address here.

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