Autumn Rierson Michael

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Autumn Rierson Michael is from Salisbury, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master's degree in historic preservation from the University of Georgia. She lives with her husband, Jeff Michael, and their four children in Davidson. She attends Davidson College Presbyterian Church.

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Autumn is the past Executive Director of the Davidson Lands Conservancy. She previously worked as a land use attorney and taught land use and historic preservation law as an adjunct professor at UNC Greensboro and the University of Pennsylvania for two decades.

Autumn is currently a member of the Davidson Town Board. She was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving her third term.

Economy

As a town commissioner, expanded the local historic district and purchased the South Street school for public facilities.

Supports creating sidewalk and greenway extensions and improvements that promote alternative modes of transportation to vehicle use.

Public Services

As a town commissioner, supported hiring a full-time Affordable Housing and Equity Director and establishing an Affordable Housing advisory board.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in proper enforcement of laws and ordinances, and supports educational campaigns aimed at distracted drivers and pedestrians.

Public Safety

Supports more public parking, public transit options and sidewalk enhancements. More greenways, bike racks and a car-free downtown on weekends.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 4, 2025, Autumn Rierson Michael did not have a website or any information online.

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- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 