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Marvin is from Southwest Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Frederick Douglass High School.  He has a Bachelor's degree in economics from University of Virginia and a law degree from Emory University. He lives in South Fulton with his daughters.

Marvin is an attorney. He works at the Arrington Law Firm, where he has been for 22 years. Previously, he served on the Board of Directors for the Sickle Cell Association of Georgia.

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Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. is the Fulton County Commissioner representing District 5. He was elected in 2014 and has served two terms.

As of July 5, 2022, Marvin Arrington, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As County Commissioner, Marvin hosted annual initiatives to feed and collect clothing for the homeless.

- As County Commissioner, Marvin hosted annual initiatives to feed and collect clothing for the homeless.

Housing & Urban Development

As County Commissioner, Marvin allocated budgeting to walking trails and parks, including the Wolf Creek Multi-Use Walking Trail and Welcome All Park Hawks Court.

As County Commissioner, Marvin allocated funding to the Living Out Loud Seniors Program in South Fulton.

As County Commissioner, Marvin allocated $1.5M to COVID Arts Nonprofits.

- As County Commissioner, Marvin allocated budgeting to walking trails and parks, including the Wolf Creek Multi-Use Walking Trail and Welcome All Park Hawks Court. 
- As County Commissioner, Marvin allocated funding to the Living Out Loud Seniors Program in South Fulton. 
- As County Commissioner, Marvin allocated $1.5M to COVID Arts Nonprofits.

Public Services

Public Safety

As County Commissioner, Marvin earmarked $300,000 for new sidewalks and allocated $96,000 for playground equipment in Welcome All Park.

He also allocated $1M for Fulton County Schools' annual budgets.

- As County Commissioner, Marvin earmarked $300,000 for new sidewalks and allocated $96,000 for playground equipment in Welcome All Park. 
- He also allocated $1M for Fulton County Schools' annual budgets.

Taxes & Budget

Marvin Arrington, Jr.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Fulton County Commissioner, District 5

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