Gerald Flowers

Nonpartisan

A transparent, ethical, and financially responsible government is essential for the prosperity of Atlanta. Understanding the City's various funds and overall budget, enforcing stringent procurement processes, and cooperating with the independent Ethics Office and Inspector General will allow us to strengthen oversight to ensure taxpayer funds are wisely spent. With disciplined leadership, we can prioritize infrastructure investments, protect the general fund balance, and avoid property tax increases.

My top priority is restoring confidence that City Hall can deliver for District 7. Residents deserve reliable, efficient city services that reflect the taxes they pay. I will focus on improving response times, strengthening accountability, and ensuring basic services like street repairs, sanitation, and infrastructure maintenance are done right the first time. When service delivery works, our entire community becomes safer, cleaner, and stronger.

We must address Buckhead’s chronic traffic congestion through enhanced transit access, expanded non-motorized mobility options, and safely linking residents to schools, parks, employment centers, and the district’s three MARTA stations. Special attention should be given to improvements along Wieuca, Peachtree Dunwoody, and Old Ivy Roads. Council must also use its legislative and oversight role to ensure District 7’s many capital projects stay on track through construction completion, including the Buckhead Area Smart System, Blueway Trail Planning, Lenox Road Safe Street, Piedmont Road Capacity Improvements, and the Wieuca Road Roundabout.

Expanding and improving our parks, trails, and greenspaces significantly enhances our community's quality of life, health, and economic vitality. District 7 has experienced unprecedented growth in greenspaces, from Loudermilk Park on the south end through the Blue Heron Nature Preserve, extending north along Path 400, eventually to the City’s border. These areas increase property values, improve stormwater drainage infrastructure, and provide vibrant venues for outdoor recreation. Investing in greenspace enriches daily life and ensures lasting benefits for future generations.

Maintaining the unique character of District 7’s ten dynamic neighborhoods requires vigilant zoning oversight. We must support thorough reviews of proposed developments, enforce zoning and stream buffer regulations, and advocate for responsible rezoning practices. By aligning new growth with community values and recommendations provided by Neighborhood Planning Unit B, we will strategically encourage appropriate density in commercial corridors while preserving our single-family homes and tree-canopied neighborhoods. I will consistently support community-based zoning decisions that legally protect the integrity and livability of our district.