LaTonya Martin Rogers
NONPARTISAN
LaTonya Martin Rogers is running for East Point City Council Member, Ward D.
Political background
LaTonya Martin Rogers previously ran for Fulton County Board of Education to represent district 6 in 2022 but did not win. She used to be a member of East Point city council representing Ward D. She was first elected in 2011 and was in office until 2015.
Professional background
LaTonya is a third grade teacher at North Douglas Elementary School. She used to work at Fulton County Schools.
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Personal background
LaTonya is originally from Delray Beach, Florida. She has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and teaching from Morris Brown College, a master's degree in public administration from Troy University and a doctor of philosophy in educational leadership and administration from Capella University. She lives with her husband, Robert, in the Heritage Park subdivision. She attend Friendship Community Church.
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Candidates (3)
These are the candidates running for this office.
Natural Resources & the Environment
Wants to invest in greenspaces and walking trails.
Plans to install LED or solar streetlights.
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Housing & Urban Development
Wants to redevelop industrial sites as mixed use developments.
Supports building more affordable housing through Land Bank Trusts, local housing authorities, and developers.
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Public Safety
Supports installing more surveillance cameras in areas with high crime or traffic accidents.
Plans to advocate for policing that include a behavioral health unit to respond to mental health crises.
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Public Services
As a city council member, she created the first internship program with Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Wants to improve downtown East Point.
Plans to support small businesses, nonprofits, and "inclusive and innovative tech."
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Transportation & Infrastructure
As a city council member, she created a public private partnership between the East Point parks and recreation department and the Georgia Soccer Park Foundation.
Wants to make roads more safe by installing more traffic lights and stop signs at dangerous intersections, calming measures, sidewalks, enhanced lighting, and better signage.
Supports building more bike lanes and sidewalks.
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