11Alive, Upcoming City Council election needs to fill open seat

Marie has three children. She lives in River Park.

As of September 8, 2023, Marie Terry did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Marie Terry previously ran for East Point city council to represent Ward B in 2019 but did not win.

As of June 7, 2025, Marie Terry did not have a website or any information online.

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Previously said, "I advocate for the rights and safety of the children and the seniors of East Point because without residents, we don't have a city. That needs to be our priority. A better community. A better East Point."

- Previously said, "I advocate for the rights and safety of the children and the seniors of East Point because without residents, we don't have a city. That needs to be our priority. A better community. A better East Point."

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Marie Terry

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, East Point police will post weekly crime stats in quest to be more transparent

Carrie leads East Point SAFE, a neighborhood community group.

As of September 8, 2023, Carrie Ziegler did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of June 7, 2025, Carrie Ziegler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a citizen, she previously advocated for residents to be notified about local crimes in a timely manner, including details about the crimes and the address and date where they took place.

- As a citizen, she previously advocated for residents to be notified about local crimes in a timely manner, including details about the crimes and the address and date where they took place.

Carrie Ziegler

Marietta Daily Journal, East Point welcomes newest councilmember Josette Bailey

Josette is originally from Bowdon, Georgia. She has lived in South Fulton for 20 years. She has a bachelor's degree from Spelman College and a doctorate in special education and leadership from Georgia State University. She has two adult daughters. She attended church in East Point.

Josette owns a retail store and is a college professor. She used to be an administrator at Atlanta Public Schools.

Josette Bailey is currently the city council member representing Ward B. She was first elected in 2022 and has been in office for one year.

As a city council member, she held neighborhood classes on urban gardening and composting.

- As a city council member, she held neighborhood classes on urban gardening and composting.

Supports economic development that will protect the value of homes.

- Supports economic development that will protect the value of homes.

Wants to "make East Point a safe place to learn, live, work, and play."

Plans to address the root causes of crime.

Wants to strengthen public safety initiatives and reduce crime.

- Wants to "make East Point a safe place to learn, live, work, and play."
- Plans to address the root causes of crime.
- Wants to strengthen public safety initiatives and reduce crime.

Wants to improve the efficiency of the permitting process.

Plans to connect seniors to programs that will improve their quality of life.

- Wants to improve the efficiency of the permitting process.
- Plans to connect seniors to programs that will improve their quality of life.

As of June 7, 2025, Josette Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Latoya is a mother. She is also an alumni of a Tri-Cities high school, as well as graduate of an HBCU.

Latoya is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and an event planner/designer.

Latoya KaVon Arnold's campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

As of June 7, 2025, Latoya KaVon Arnold did not have a website or any information online.

Latoya KaVon Arnold

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 