City of Sandy Springs

John was born and raised in Chicago. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago. He has lived in Sandy Springs for more than 25 years. He and his wife, Mary, have two children.

John is a registered professional engineer. He currently works as president of Dison Contracting and Supply. He previously worked for Exxon Chemical and Nicolon. He is a Vietnam veteran and served as a U.S. Marine rifleman.

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John Paulson is currently a member of Sandy Springs city council, representing District 1. He was first elected in 2009 and has served three terms. He is mayor pro tempore for the city.

As a city council member, he started the project to build Veteran's Memorial Park.

As a city council member, he helped get Crooked Creek Park and a trail connecting it to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area built.

- As a city council member, he started the project to build Veteran's Memorial Park. 
- As a city council member, he helped get Crooked Creek Park and a trail connecting it to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area built.

Public Services

As of August 19, 2021, John Paulson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

COVID

As a city council member, he helped save money on a contract for city services.

- As a city council member, he helped save money on a contract for city services.

City Budget

Housing & Urban Development

As a city council member, he worked to build a new fire station in the Panhandle area.

- As a city council member, he worked to build a new fire station in the Panhandle area.

Public Safety

As a city council member, he came up with a plan for repairing the rock face along Lake Forest.

As a city council member, he helped get the Georgia 400 express lane changed so that the new lanes will be built under the Northridge Bridge rather than over it.

- As a city council member, he came up with a plan for repairing the rock face along Lake Forest. 
- As a city council member, he helped get the Georgia 400 express lane changed so that the new lanes will be built under the Northridge Bridge rather than over it.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Northside Neighbor

As a city council member, he voted against allowing some residential properties along the Chattahoochee River to be rezoned from commercial to recreational.

- As a city council member, he voted against allowing some residential properties along the Chattahoochee River to be rezoned from commercial to recreational.

Zoning

John Paulson

‍Megan was born and raised in Georgia. She attended Dunwoody High School. She has a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in business administration from the University of West Georgia. She has lived in Sandy Springs for more than ten years.

Megan owns a business that works with people to improve their financial wellness. She previously worked for a large commercial bank and as a senior financial advisor at a local planning firm.

Megan Harris' campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

As of August 19, 2021, Megan Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "evidence of fiscal efficiency, inclusion, and responsible allocation of funding that supports public safety, community development, and investment for residents' lifestyle and living standards is paramount."

- Said, "evidence of fiscal efficiency, inclusion, and responsible allocation of funding that supports public safety, community development, and investment for residents' lifestyle and living standards is paramount."

Megan Harris

- 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. 

Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 1

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