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Anthony Shorter

Anthony Shorter is running for City Council Member - Post 3.

Personal background

Anthony has lived in Johns Creek for seven years. He is a member of the National Financial Planning Association, the Financial Planning Association of Georgia and the Executive Committee at the Art Institutes. He is a father of three and a grandfather of two.

Professional background

Anthony has worked in accounting, financial planning and operations.

Political background

Anthony Shorter's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

TOP PRIORITY

Public Services

Wants to build a town center, protect green space, improve parks and preserve historical sites.

Supports the development of more office space in the area.

Wants to improve living standards and have the latest technology to benefit the local economy.

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COVID

Supports encouraging wearing masks and getting the vaccine but will not support mask mandates.

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City Budget

Wants to promote clean energy standards to save taxpayer money and improve the environment.

Plans to immediately budget extra money to address traffic.

Wants additional funding for parks and recreation.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports building more residential high-density homes.

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Public Safety

Wants to strengthen the city government's relationship with the police, support community policing and youth police academics and keep pay and benefits for police officers, firefighters and EMTs competitive with other cities in the area.

Plans to "\[keep\] the police department's budget and resources in line with the city's growth."

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TOP PRIORITY

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to improve stormwater management.

Plans to develop infrastructure to handle increased traffic and domestic transport.

Wants to improve major intersections to accommodate the city's growth.

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Zoning

Said, "\[z\]oning is important because it allows the city to manage pedestrian pathways and sidewalks, zoning help preserve property values and regulate the use of land. Johns Creek needs to focus on underdeveloped areas.

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