Andre Dickens is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech, a master's degree in public administration from Georgia State University, and a doctoral degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center. He serves as a deacon at New Horizon Baptist Church. Andre has a daughter. 

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Andre is board chairman for Passport Atlanta. He was previously chief development officer at TechBridge, assistant director for OMED educational services at Georgia Institute of Technology, co-owner of City Living Home Furnishings, territory manager, sales engineer, and associate product manager at DSM Engineering Plastics, and a chemical engineer at College Co-op Amoco.

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Andre is currently the mayor of Atlanta. He was elected in 2021 and began his first term in January 2022. Before becoming mayor, he served as an at-large member of the Atlanta City Council from 2013 to 2021.

Proposed legislation to establish the Department of Labor and Employee Services, which oversees the city's labor initiatives, including WorkSource Atlanta, youth employment services, and the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute.

Proposed legislation to establish the Department of Labor and Employee Services, which oversees the city's labor initiatives, youth employment services, and the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute.

Partnered with Acuity Brands to establish a $1.8 million endowment for Atlanta Technical College’s Center for Workforce Innovation, supporting programs that equip residents with skills in high-demand sectors.

As mayor, secured nearly $3 million from America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) to improve food access in underserved communities.

As mayor, helped secure nearly $3 million from America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) to improve food access in underserved communities.

Launched the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to provide paid summer job opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24.

Aims to ensure that 100% of Atlanta residents are within a 0.5-mile radius of fresh, affordable food by 2030.

- Proposed legislation to establish the Department of Labor and Employee Services, which oversees the city's labor initiatives, youth employment services, and the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute.
- Partnered with Acuity Brands to establish a $1.8 million endowment for Atlanta Technical College’s Center for Workforce Innovation, supporting programs that equip residents with skills in high-demand sectors.
- As mayor, helped secure nearly $3 million from America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) to improve food access in underserved communities.
- Launched the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to provide paid summer job opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24.
- Aims to ensure that 100% of Atlanta residents are within a 0.5-mile radius of fresh, affordable food by 2030.

Economy

Revived Atlanta's public-access television, supporting diverse media voices with new technology and city-owned spaces.

Supports the City of Atlanta's ARTSCooL Program, which helps develop young artists by providing access to materials, instruction, and exhibition opportunities.

As mayor, signed the Inclusive Language and Actions Administrative Order, which aims to foster understanding and respect among all residents by providing definitions and best practices for discussing race, gender, disability, and immigration.

Announced the formation of the Women of Atlanta Advisory Council to address issues impacting women, including maternal health, gender-based discrimination, and equitable housing.

Supports appointing leaders who focus on cultural equity to enhance inclusivity in arts and culture initiatives.

- Revived Atlanta's public-access television, supporting diverse media voices with new technology and city-owned spaces.
- Supports the City of Atlanta's ARTSCooL Program, which helps develop young artists by providing access to materials, instruction, and exhibition opportunities.
- As mayor, signed the Inclusive Language and Actions Administrative Order, which aims to foster understanding and respect among all residents by providing definitions and best practices for discussing race, gender, disability, and immigration.
- Announced the formation of the Women of Atlanta Advisory Council to address issues impacting women, including maternal health, gender-based discrimination, and equitable housing.
- Supports appointing leaders who focus on cultural equity to enhance inclusivity in arts and culture initiatives.

Public Services

Expanded the Legacy Resident Retention Program to prevent displacement of long-standing residents due to rising property taxes.

Announced new legislation to expand affordable housing in high-growth areas like Midtown and the Atlanta BeltLine by incentivizing developers with increased density for including affordable units.

As mayor, proposed expanding affordable housing in high-growth areas like Midtown and the Atlanta BeltLine by incentivizing developers with increased density for including affordable units.

Supports increasing investments in affordable housing initiatives and supportive services to reduce homelessness.

- Expanded the Legacy Resident Retention Program to prevent displacement of long-standing residents due to rising property taxes.
- As mayor, proposed expanding affordable housing in high-growth areas like Midtown and the Atlanta BeltLine by incentivizing developers with increased density for including affordable units.
- Supports increasing investments in affordable housing initiatives and supportive services to reduce homelessness.

Housing & Urban Development

Introduced the "One Safe City" plan, which aims to address the root causes of crime and target gangs, drugs, illegal guns, and repeat offenders.

Plans to address crime by targeting gangs, drugs, illegal guns, and repeat offenders.

Invested in the Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue Department to improve public safety and emergency response times.

As mayor, funded the hiring of additional police officers and firefighters, upgraded equipment, and expanded resources for specialized units.

Expanded the PAD (Policing Alternatives & Diversion) Program to include mental health professionals and social workers in crisis response teams for non-violent emergency calls.

Invested in community-based violence prevention initiatives that engage trusted community members to mediate conflicts and prevent retaliatory violence.

Supports investment in community-based violence prevention initiatives.

Supports funding for after-school programs, job training, and mentorship opportunities aimed at providing alternatives for at-risk youth.

- Plans to address crime by targeting gangs, drugs, illegal guns, and repeat offenders.
- As mayor, funded the hiring of additional police officers and firefighters, upgraded equipment, and expanded resources for specialized units.
- Expanded the PAD (Policing Alternatives & Diversion) Program to include mental health professionals and social workers in crisis response teams for non-violent emergency calls.
- Supports investment in community-based violence prevention initiatives.
- Supports funding for after-school programs, job training, and mentorship opportunities aimed at providing alternatives for at-risk youth.

Public Safety

As mayor, announced plans for four new infill stations on the MARTA rail network to improve accessibility and connectivity.

As mayor, announced plans for four new stations on the MARTA rail network to improve accessibility and connectivity.

As mayor, championed the development of MARTA's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, the MARTA Rapid A-Line, which will connect downtown Atlanta, Summerhill, and the Atlanta Beltline using new electric buses.

Supported the development of MARTA's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, the MARTA Rapid A-Line, which will connect downtown Atlanta, Summerhill, and the Atlanta Beltline using new electric buses.

Supports the development of PATH400, a 5.2-mile greenway trail that connects Buckhead to the broader trail network, enhancing pedestrian and cyclist access.

Supports the Atlanta Beltline project, which transforms former railway corridors into a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, parks, and transit options to foster neighborhood connectivity.

Facilitated partnerships to integrate transportation technologies, including the expansion of Waymo and Uber's robotaxi partnership to introduce autonomous ride-hailing services in Atlanta by early 2025.

- As mayor, announced plans for four new stations on the MARTA rail network to improve accessibility and connectivity.
- Supported the development of MARTA's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, the MARTA Rapid A-Line, which will connect downtown Atlanta, Summerhill, and the Atlanta Beltline using new electric buses.
- Supports the development of PATH400, a 5.2-mile greenway trail that connects Buckhead to the broader trail network, enhancing pedestrian and cyclist access.
- Supports the Atlanta Beltline project, which transforms former railway corridors into a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, parks, and transit options to foster neighborhood connectivity.
- Facilitated partnerships to integrate transportation technologies, including the expansion of Waymo and Uber's robotaxi partnership to introduce autonomous ride-hailing services in Atlanta by early 2025.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 by establishing innovative funding mechanisms, instituting solar purchasing programs for residents, and advocating for more clean energy production from Georgia Power.

Plans to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 by establishing innovative funding mechanisms, allowing solar purchasing programs for residents, and advocating for more clean energy production from Georgia Power.

As mayor, oversaw the doubling of Atlanta's solar energy portfolio, enhancing the city's renewable energy capacity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Supports investing in solar energy to reduce Atlanta's reliance on fossil fuels.

Launched the Youth Climate Action Fund to empower young Atlantans aged 15 to 24 by providing microgrants for youth-led climate solutions.

Launched the Youth Climate Action Fund, which provides microgrants for residents aged 15 to 24 to fund climate change solutions.

- Plans to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 by establishing innovative funding mechanisms, allowing solar purchasing programs for residents, and advocating for more clean energy production from Georgia Power.
- Supports investing in solar energy to reduce Atlanta's reliance on fossil fuels.
- Launched the Youth Climate Action Fund, which provides microgrants for residents aged 15 to 24 to fund climate change solutions.

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Andre Dickens

- Proposed legislation to establish the Department of Labor and Employee Services, which oversees the city's labor initiatives, youth employment services, and the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute.
- Partnered with Acuity Brands to establish a $1.8 million endowment for Atlanta Technical College’s Center for Workforce Innovation, supporting programs that equip residents with skills in high-demand sectors.
- As mayor, helped secure nearly $3 million from America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) to improve food access in underserved communities.
- Launched the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to provide paid summer job opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24.

- Supports the City of Atlanta's ARTSCooL Program, which helps develop young artists by providing access to materials, instruction, and exhibition opportunities.

- As mayor, funded the hiring of additional police officers and firefighters, upgraded equipment, and expanded resources for specialized units.
- Expanded the PAD (Policing Alternatives & Diversion) Program to include mental health professionals and social workers in crisis response teams for non-violent emergency calls.
- Supports investment in community-based violence prevention initiatives.
- Supports funding for after-school programs, job training, and mentorship opportunities aimed at providing alternatives for at-risk youth.

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Launched a Workforce Development Pilot Program, contributing $50,000 from the city and $150,000 from Acuity Brands, to prepare residents for careers in emerging industries.

Launched the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which provides young Atlantans aged 14 to 24 with employment and internship opportunities during the summer months.

Proposed legislation to establish the Department of Labor and Employee Services, overseeing city labor initiatives to streamline services and address employment needs.

Supports initiatives like the Cultural Experience Project, which provides young Atlantans with opportunities to engage with the city's rich cultural heritage.

Supports inclusivity by updating Atlanta's Rainbow Crosswalks to reflect colors of LGBTQ communities of color and the transgender community.

As mayor, Dickens introduced Atlanta's first Employee Bill of Rights, outlining employee responsibilities, standards, and rights to foster trust and accountability across city departments.

Committed $60 million to create up to 700 new units of deeply affordable housing, including 200 permanent supportive units and 500 quick-delivery units, by 2025.

As mayor, oversaw progress toward Atlanta's climate action plan goals, achieving 42.5% progress toward the city's 59% greenhouse gas reduction target by 2030.

Eddie Meredith earned his bachelor’s degree from Alabama State University. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Eddie currently works as a community organizer at Community Outreach Inc.

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Believes in the power of collaboration and aims to bring together diverse voices to create a better future for all Atlanta residents.

Plans to strengthen neighborhoods, create opportunities for all, and prepare Atlanta for future growth.

- Believes in the power of collaboration and aims to bring together diverse voices to create a better future for all Atlanta residents.
- Plans to strengthen neighborhoods, create opportunities for all, and prepare Atlanta for future growth.

Believes in shaping policies by listening to residents, uplifting local voices, and prioritizing solutions that serve all neighborhoods.

Supports strengthening education as part of preparing Atlanta for the future.

- Believes in shaping policies by listening to residents, uplifting local voices, and prioritizing solutions that serve all neighborhoods.
- Supports strengthening education as part of preparing Atlanta for the future.

Plans to address homelessness and develop solutions for Atlanta natives being "priced out" by investors and newcomers.

Supports the Homes First Atlanta proposal, which aims to create and preserve 25,000 affordable housing units over five years.

- Plans to address homelessness and develop solutions for Atlanta natives being "priced out" by investors and newcomers.
- Supports the Homes First Atlanta proposal, which aims to create and preserve 25,000 affordable housing units over five years.

Believes public safety should be approached with "fairness and responsibility, protecting both communities and the trust between citizens and leaders."

- Believes public safety should be approached with "fairness and responsibility, protecting both communities and the trust between citizens and leaders."

Supports improving public transportation.

- Supports improving public transportation.

Plans to invest in green initiatives and ensure responsible growth for future generations.

- Plans to invest in green initiatives and ensure responsible growth for future generations.

Eddie Meredith

Eddie Andrew Meredith's campaign for Atlanta Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Eddie Meredith is from Oakland, California. He attended Morehouse College and has a master of divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Eddie Andrew Meredith's campaign for Atlanta Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Helmut Love Domagalski earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is a father who lives in Atlanta.

Helmut currently works as a consultant with The Lucio Group, providing leadership consulting with a focus on strategy, product, and market development. He also serves as the executive director of The Gayly Impact and is the founder and content creator of The Gayly Dose. He previously worked as a senior product leader at Carestream Dental and as chief product officer at Alluceo. Before that, he served as executive director of provider offering management at IBM, and as global vice president of population health solutions at Allscripts. Helmut also held leadership roles at Nuance Communications, McKesson, and GE Healthcare, including global product strategy, operations, and marketing. He began his career in invasive monitoring systems at Prucka Engineering.

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Helmut's campaign for Atlanta Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Proposes appointing a “One Love Leader” to build a consortium of diverse influencers, local businesses, corporations, and universities to create an uplifting influencer economy and position Atlanta as a global thought leader.

Supports deepening financial technology ties to Latin America and Africa.

Plans to leverage global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Super Bowl to expand Atlanta’s economic growth and position it as a leader in the AI era.

Plans to ensure a hiring pipeline for local graduates, strengthen the technology corridor with biotech, fintech, clean energy, and gaming industries, and expand workforce development programs.

Advocates deploying financial literacy programs and entrepreneurship competitions city-wide to support economic stability and reduce unemployment.

- Proposes appointing a “One Love Leader” to build a consortium of diverse influencers, local businesses, corporations, and universities to create an uplifting influencer economy and position Atlanta as a global thought leader.
- Supports deepening financial technology ties to Latin America and Africa.
- Plans to leverage global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Super Bowl to expand Atlanta’s economic growth and position it as a leader in the AI era.
- Plans to ensure a hiring pipeline for local graduates, strengthen the technology corridor with biotech, fintech, clean energy, and gaming industries, and expand workforce development programs.
- Advocates deploying financial literacy programs and entrepreneurship competitions city-wide to support economic stability and reduce unemployment.

Intends to accelerate the development of a Morehouse teaching hospital and satellites to expand care in underserved areas and promote innovation in approaches such as psychedelic research and increased doula support.

Proposes creating a joint-venture technology program with seniors to provide affordable mental health support, modeled on Zimbabwe’s “Friendship Bench.”

Plans to address food insecurity by expanding co-op gardens, creating private food partnerships, and recirculating wasted food.

- Intends to accelerate the development of a Morehouse teaching hospital and satellites to expand care in underserved areas and promote innovation in approaches such as psychedelic research and increased doula support.
- Proposes creating a joint-venture technology program with seniors to provide affordable mental health support, modeled on Zimbabwe’s “Friendship Bench.”
- Plans to address food insecurity by expanding co-op gardens, creating private food partnerships, and recirculating wasted food.

Intends to fast-track publicly owned housing projects to expand affordable housing supply.

Wants to incentivize fractional ownership technology solutions, expand zoning for multi-family and mixed-use projects, and support state reforms for rent control and eviction protections.

Plans to leverage live-work contracts for homeless and mentally ill residents to improve stability.

- Intends to fast-track publicly owned housing projects to expand affordable housing supply.
- Wants to incentivize fractional ownership technology solutions, expand zoning for multi-family and mixed-use projects, and support state reforms for rent control and eviction protections.
- Plans to leverage live-work contracts for homeless and mentally ill residents to improve stability.

As of September 3, 2025, Helmut Love Domagalski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates combating congestion with a city-backed rideshare application to expand carpooling options.

Supports expanding and rebranding MARTA into a statewide north-south transit system with work-live-play centers along new lines.

Plans to prioritize repairing potholes and revitalizing infrastructure through new revenue streams and corporate sponsorship of street projects.

- Advocates combating congestion with a city-backed rideshare application to expand carpooling options.
- Supports expanding and rebranding MARTA into a statewide north-south transit system with work-live-play centers along new lines.
- Plans to prioritize repairing potholes and revitalizing infrastructure through new revenue streams and corporate sponsorship of street projects.

Proposes appointing a sustainability and conservation leader to coordinate city services, develop joint ventures in technology and AI, and attract federal investment without raising taxes.

- Proposes appointing a sustainability and conservation leader to coordinate city services, develop joint ventures in technology and AI, and attract federal investment without raising taxes.

Helmut Love Domagalski

As of September 3, 2025, Helmut Love Domagalski did not have a website or any information online.

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Kalema's campaign for Atlanta Mayor is their first entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Kalema Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

Kalema Jackson

Kalema's campaign for Atlanta Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Aims to create and preserve 25,000 affordable housing units over five years.

Supports building affordable housing, expanding access to health care, and boosting economic development.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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