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John Paulson
John Paulson is running for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 1.
Personal background
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.
Professional background
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.
Political background
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.
Public Services
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.
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COVID
As of August 19, 2021, John Paulson’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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City Budget
As a city council member, he helped save money on a contract for city services.
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Housing & Urban Development
As of August 19, 2021, John Paulson’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Safety
As a city council member, he worked to build a new fire station in the Panhandle area.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
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.
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Zoning
As a city council member, he voted against allowing some residential properties along the Chattahoochee River to be rezoned from commercial to recreational.
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