Atlanta Jewish Times

City of Marietta

Joseph was born and raised in Marietta. He has a bachelor's degree in business adiministration and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He is a member of Congregation Etz Chaim and Ahavath Achim Synagogue.

Joseph works at his family's commercial real estate business. He is an attorney.

Joseph R. Goldstein is currently the Marietta city council member representing Ward 7. He was first elected in 2018, when he was 23 years old. He is chair of the Finance/Investments Committee, vice-chair of the Personnel/Insurance Committee and a member of the Judicial/Legislative Committee.

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As of August 17, 2021, Joseph R. Goldstein’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

As a city council member, in March 2020, he voted against an emergency resolution banning indoor dining and limiting gatherings to fewer than 10 people. He said that he opposed it because he thought it went beyond federal and state orders, and he was concerned it may violate the constitution and/or due process.

- As a city council member, in March 2020, he voted against an emergency resolution banning indoor dining and limiting gatherings to fewer than 10 people. He said that he opposed it because he thought it went beyond federal and state orders, and he was concerned it may violate the constitution and/or due process.

COVID

As a city council member, he had to abstain from voting on the 2022 budget because his family has financial interests in properties affected by the budget.

- As a city council member, he had to abstain from voting on the 2022 budget because his family has financial interests in properties affected by the budget.

City Budget

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Patch

As a city council member, he voted against rezoning for a four-story 80-unit age 55+ retirement housing community.

- As a city council member, he voted against rezoning for a four-story 80-unit age 55+ retirement housing community.

Zoning

Joseph R. Goldstein

- 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. 

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