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John is from Chicago, Illinois. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He and his wife, Mary, have two children and four grandchildren.

John is retired. He previously worked as an engineer. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps and is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

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John is currently a Sandy Springs city councilman, representing District 1. He was first elected to the seat in 2009 and is serving his fourth term.

As of September 7, 2025, John Paulson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supported the creation of Veterans Park, which opened in 2023 as a tribute to military service members.

- Supported the creation of Veterans Park, which opened in 2023 as a tribute to military service members.

Public Services

Supports encouraging housing developers to include affordable housing units.

Supports partnering with the private sector to encourage redevelopment that reflects community values.

- Supports encouraging housing developers to include affordable housing units.
- Supports partnering with the private sector to encourage redevelopment that reflects community values.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As a city council member, worked with the Georgia Department of Transportation to realign the GA 400 managed lanes project to pass under the Northridge Road bridge, saving the state an estimated $25 million.

As a city council member, worked with the Georgia Department of Transportation to realign the GA 400 managed lanes project to pass under the Northridge Road bridge.

- As a city council member, worked with the Georgia Department of Transportation to realign the GA 400 managed lanes project to pass under the Northridge Road bridge.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

John Paulson

John Paulson is from Chicago, Illinois. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He and his wife, Mary, have two children and four grandchildren. He is a Vietnam veteran and served as a U.S. Marine rifleman.

John is president of Dison Contracting and Supply, a consulting firm specializing in geosynthetics and reinforced soil structure design and construction. He previously worked as an engineering consultant in the civil engineering community worldwide, and held roles at Exxon Chemical and Nicolon.

John is currently a sitting Sandy Springs city councilman for District 1. He was first elected to the seat in 2009 and is currently serving his fifth term. He previously served as mayor pro tempore.

As of September 7, 2025, John Paulson did not have a website or any information online.

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Lorri has lived in Sandy Springs for the last 16 years.

Lorri is a retired American history and civics teacher.

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Lorri's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 1 is her first entry into politics.

As of September 7, 2025, Lorri Connor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports building a Family Recreation Center to serve as a hub for after-school programs.

- Supports building a Family Recreation Center to serve as a hub for after-school programs.

Believes in keeping property taxes affordable to prevent residents from being priced out.

Believes in encouraging well-planned multi-unit housing near transit and commercial corridors, and expanding options like townhomes, duplexes, and accessory dwellings.

Believes in encouraging well-planned multi-unit housing near transit and commercial corridors, as well as expanding options like townhomes, duplexes, and accessory dwellings.

- Believes in keeping property taxes affordable to prevent residents from being priced out.
- Believes in encouraging well-planned multi-unit housing near transit and commercial corridors, as well as expanding options like townhomes, duplexes, and accessory dwellings.

Believes in investing in school safety protocols, providing more resources for staff, and offering support for students and families.

- Believes in investing in school safety protocols, providing more resources for staff, and offering support for students and families.

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Lorri Connor

Lorri Connor's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 1 is her first entry into politics.

As of September 7, 2025, Lorri Connor did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 