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Lewis Newmark

Lewis Newmark is running for Chamblee City Council Member.

Personal background

Lewis has lived in Chamblee since 2011. He is on the Chamblee Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors at 3400 Malone Condominium Association, Inc.

Professional background

Lewis is an entertainment event specialist, provider of live concert sound systems and communications consultant.

Political background

Lewis Newmark's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

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Public Services

Wants to "be a champion for small businesses" and make it easier to do business in the city.

Plans to expand outreach and stations for the public works department and expand activities for residents of all cultures and age groups.

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COVID

Wants to help businesses recover from the pandemic and make sure that the public is aware of safety precautions.

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City Budget

Wants to get rid of the general fund and increase funding to the police and to public works for sidewalk completion.

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Housing & Urban Development

Wants to make sure that any families displaced by new development have affordable housing.

Plans to "\[c\]ontinue with mixed use projects but establish boundaries since non currently exists \[sic\], balance new developments of upscale with affordable housing developments, restructure UDO in certain areas to accommodate housing trends."

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Public Safety

Wants to expand outreach and stations for the police.

Plans to increase police funding, hire more officers and increase benefits.

Wants to increase the number of police on the street "in urban areas."

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to do a major traffic study that will be updated every two years.

Plans to require all mixed use development to provide access to walking trails, cycling trails and mass transits and establish parking lots and garages.

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Zoning

Wants to make sure that all people and businesses are treated equally and make it easier for businesses and property owners to do business with the city.

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