The most important vote in this election has yet to be cast.

The run off for Atlanta mayor is happening on Tuesday, December 1st. Knowing this moment will shape our future in Atlanta, I’m asking all of you to pledge your participation and vote.

Atlantans Together Against Crime started as a movement to bring awareness to public safety and hold City Hall accountable. Together, we’ve made a huge difference and have absolutely shaped discourse in this election. We have two candidates who have made public safety their priority – in large part because of us – and now is the time to continue making our voices heard.

When the new mayor arrives, our job begins again. With your help, we will continue to lead Atlantans Together in its fight for a better city. We will require the mayor to invest in our public safety infrastructure so we can have quality, trained officers policing the city. We’ll also remind City Hall that it’s not just about police but about addressing poverty and education. Improving these shouldn’t be “luxuries” we afford only when we can.

Regardless of which candidate you support, know that your vote matters now more than ever… know that it’s your power and now is the time to use it – even if you didn’t vote in the general election.

Your polling location: http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/polllocator/PollLocator.aspx

You may vote early next Monday – Wednesday at the Fulton County Government Center at 141 Pryor Street SW.

Thank you.

Kyle Keyser
Founder, ATAC

I was able to attend three sessions of the CFA/ATAC Mayoral Forum this past weekend. I caught Lisa Borders, Kasim Reed, and Mary Norwood. I wasn’t able to see Jesse Spikes because I had to run off to work.

I took notes of the questions and answers. I will include them below the fold. They’re quite rough, in outline form, and as accurate as you can be typing away while everyone is talking. Still, you will be able to get the gist. You can follow up with the candidates directly or wait for the videos if you have any questions.

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The next Mayor of Atlanta needs to be a leader who has the proven ability to take us forward. Let Atlantans Together help you decide who to vote for below the fold….

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On Thursday, July 23 at 7pm, the four top candidates to be Atlantas next mayor will meet at Georgia State University to debate their visions for public safety in Atlanta.Whichever candidate wins election in November will inherit public safety agencies that are poorly equipped to perform their missions to protect life and property in the regional capital of the Southeast.

The first Mayoral Candidate Forum begins this weekend at The Carter Center. Atlantans Together and Campaign for Atlanta are co-organizers for the event.

July 18 Saturday Forum #1
Basic Services – Public Safety & Competent Bureaucracy
3:00pm to 4:15pm Lisa Borders
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5:00pm to 6:15pm Kasim Reed

July 19 Sunday Forum #1
Basic Services – Public Safety & Competent Bureaucracy
3:00pm to 4:15pm Mary Norwood
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5:00pm to 6:15pm Jesse Spikes

All Forums will be held in the Cyprus Room at the Carter Center (453 Freedom Parkway, NE. Atlanta, GA 30307)

The second forum will occur on August 15th and 16th and will be on financial solvency

If you would like to attend this event, please contact your neighborhood association leadership (we’re still taking co-sponsorships from neighborhoods all across Atlanta) or register below. Tickets are free and distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Register Now!

Grayson Daughters spoke with Atlanta Police Union President Scott Kreher at our most recent rally in Midtown. Topics included how the organization will endorse a candidate in the Atlanta mayor’s race, what role the community plays in fighting crime, and what’s needed to end police furloughs.

(h/t Creative Loafing)