If you love jazz, we’ve got you covered!

Matt Westmoreland , Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, and I teamed up to bring this free concert to the neighborhood, Sunday, May 19, at 4PM in East Lake Park.

Catch you there!

Last year, @mattwestmoreland and I led the City’s first block-by-block heat and flood vulnerability assessment.

This year, @alexwanforatl and I secured an extra $500K to expand @atlresilience’s support for low-income neighbors experiencing energy burden.

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City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance authored by Council members Liliana Bakhtiari and Alex Wan, establishing the Atlanta Community Energy Fund to support installing and outfitting energy efficiency measures for low-income residences
STATEMENTS: 👇citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/Home/Component…

Today, we kicked off our annual budget negotiations – a month-long process ensuring that our City, its Departments, & workforce can effectively deliver our essential services.

The proposed budget is massive -- $853M, across 600 pages, learn more: atlbudget.org

📣: New Public Art Exhibit in District 5!
📍: Arizona & Dekalb Ave.
 
Check out Living Walls extraordinary new exposition feat. the incredible work of local artists Vanna Black, Angela Bortone, Karaoke Rodriguez, Visakha Jane Phillips, Danae Antoine, & Charity Hamidullah!

🎶East Lake, get up!

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring some incredible local talent and previewing what’s to come at this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival.

h/t to our co-sponsors Matt Westmoreland & Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs for making this event possible!

Thanks to @atlantanewsfirst & @decaturish for having me on this week’s Decatur Dish to discuss 4/20 and Pullman Yards, the City’s Public Safety Training Center, and affordable housing efforts in Atlanta.

Breakfast of champions! Congratulations to the organizers and bakers of Cabbagetown’s inaugural Bake Sale.

Can confirm: 🧁s were 10/10

Capped off National Telecommunications week by showing my appreciation to some of our incredibly gracious (and festive) 911 dispatchers! During the absolute worst moments in one’s life, these are the folks on the line, sending help. 

Thank you for all that you continue to do!

…thank you to the Hawks for welcoming these deserving kids and their parents to their first ever Hawks game. It was a night to remember and to top it off, the Hawks won! #gohawks #atl (2/2)

Pure joy! Last Wed, I was thrilled to co-sponsor a night out for our Amani Place families to cheer on our hometown favorites, @atlhawks ! Thank you to When Purpose Meets Destiny Inc. for partnering with us and…(1/2)

It’s been discussed for years, and now we’re getting it done!

A people-friendly overhaul of District 5’s iconic Jackson Street Bridge is moving forward with reconfigured traffic and bike lanes, a parklet, seating, and more.

Selfie lovers rejoice!

cc: Downtown Atlanta @atldot

Grateful for the opportunity to engage with the students at the New School on identity, inclusion, and the LGBTQ+ experience.

Let’s continue to create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Thanks Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari for finding money to complete the Jackson Street Bridge placemaking project! She just announced (at the NPU M meeting) that both this & protected bike lanes for Edgewood Ave are going out to bid this year.

Background on the bridge:

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Last night, it was a joy to host, along with my colleague Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, the 5th annual “Atlanta Celebrates Nowruz” at City Hall.

Nowruz (“new day”) coincides with the spring equinox. Happy new year to all who celebrate!

Major moves in EAV!

For years, the neighborhood has expressed a need for updated play equipment.

I’m so happy to see that after two years of working towards it, dirt is being hauled and a new playground installed!

#friendsofbrownwoodpark

The City of Atlanta’s Women of Impact Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of women in the City’s workforce. This year, I had the honor of nominating a remarkable colleague, Ms. Brigette Brown.

Congratulations, Brigette. Your recognition is beyond deserved!

Eide Shoma Mobarak! Wishing everyone a happy Nowruz, with good health, peace, and happiness 🍎🧄🌸 #Nowruz #PersianNewYear

Thank you to Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Consul General Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir, Ireland CG Atlanta, and Minister Burke's staff for a successful event! We honor our relationship with Ireland and look forward to future celebrations.

☘️Sláinte

It was a pleasure to reconnect with my friends at @irelandatlanta and welcome Minister Peter.burke.fg to City Hall for the annual wreath laying ceremony organized by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta.