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Information on Abu's personal background is not available at this time.

Information on Abu's professional background is not available at this time.

SM Abu Zahed previously tried to run in the 2017 special election to represent the 6th Congressional District of Georgia but did not qualify for the ballot.

Wants to increase the population and the number of businesses in the city "while maintaining our intimate community feel."

Supports Doraville's diversity and wants to create opportunities for residents to get involved and feel welcome.

Wants to empower seniors and "tap into" their knowledge.

Supports hosting more community events to promote involvement and engagement with the city's senior population.

- Wants to increase the population and the number of businesses in the city "while maintaining our intimate community feel." 
- Supports Doraville's diversity and wants to create opportunities for residents to get involved and feel welcome. 
- Wants to empower seniors and "tap into" their knowledge. 
- Supports hosting more community events to promote involvement and engagement with the city's senior population.

Public Services

Said, "I am concerned about my family's health and safety during the ongoing COVID-19 crises ... as a business owner I want a city that supports policies that protect my interests and the health of my employees and customers."

- Said, "I am concerned about my family's health and safety during the ongoing COVID-19 crises ... as a business owner I want a city that supports policies that protect my interests and the health of my employees and customers."

COVID

Wants to lower taxes. He said, "I want a strong vibrant city with a healthy tax base, but I don't want the high property tax tag. I want to continue the smart policies of our government to combat waste and make good choices in government spending."

- Wants to lower taxes. He said, "I want a strong vibrant city with a healthy tax base, but I don't want the high property tax tag. I want to continue the smart policies of our government to combat waste and make good choices in government spending."

City Budget

Believes that the city owns a lot of under-utilized public land and wants to use that land.

- Believes that the city owns a lot of under-utilized public land and wants to use that land.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 23, 2021, SM Abu Zahed’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Wants to increase development around the city's MARTA station.

Plans to reduce traffic, create more sidewalks and "enhance our walkability and connectivity."

- Wants to increase development around the city's MARTA station. 
- Plans to reduce traffic, create more sidewalks and "enhance our walkability and connectivity."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Zoning

SM Abu Zahed

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 