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Neal attended Georgia State University and has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. He serves as an elder in his church, Northlake Church of Christ. He has lived in Tucker for 31 years.

Neal is a retired mechanical engineer who worked on public water infrastructure. He worked at Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. and Oswald Green Technologies, Inc. He has been a member of the Tucker Zoning Board of Appeals since it was created in 2016. He was appointed to this position by the mayor. He served as an at-large member and as chair, and he is currently vice chair. He has also worked for the DeKalb County 2070 Water and Wastewater Capacity Master Plan since 2018.

Neal Stubblefield's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

Wants to deliver a high level of service in the city's most important service areas, including parks and recreation, planning and zoning and code enforcement, smart growth and redevelopment and welcoming residents of Tucker to engage with the city.

Said, "I want people to view Tucker as a place that they can come and spend their whole lives. We want people to feel welcome. We want them to feel integral to what's happening here."

Supports plans to improve Fitzgerald Field.

He supported Tucker cityhood in 2015 and volunteered to support it.

- Wants to deliver a high level of service in the city's most important service areas, including parks and recreation, planning and zoning and code enforcement, smart growth and redevelopment and welcoming residents of Tucker to engage with the city. 
- Said, "I want people to view Tucker as a place that they can come and spend their whole lives. We want people to feel welcome. We want them to feel integral to what's happening here." 
- Supports plans to improve Fitzgerald Field. 
- He supported Tucker cityhood in 2015 and volunteered to support it.

Public Services

As of August 11, 2021, Neal Stubblefield did not have a website or any information online.

COVID

Thinks that tax dollars were used efficiently since 2018 to resurface over 129 city roads, and he supports the resurfacing of another 62 roads in 2021.

- Thinks that tax dollars were used efficiently since 2018 to resurface over 129 city roads, and he supports the resurfacing of another 62 roads in 2021.

City Budget

Housing & Urban Development

Thinks DeKalb County does an admirable job handling emergency situations, including policing.

Supports Tucker's agreement with the DeKalb County police to have one precinct responsive to all citizens and businesses.

- Thinks DeKalb County does an admirable job handling emergency situations, including policing. 
- Supports Tucker's agreement with the DeKalb County police to have one precinct responsive to all citizens and businesses.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

City of Tucker

Wants to make the city look cohesive by "streamlining" its appearance. He said, "You look at the major approaches to Tucker, like along Lawrenceville Highway. Are there ways we can make this area look more inviting, whether it's for residential or business development?"

As a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, he considers requests for projects that don't follow zoning rules and considers appeals of interpretations of zoning rules by the Community Development Director.

- Wants to make the city look cohesive by "streamlining" its appearance. He said, "You look at the major approaches to Tucker, like along Lawrenceville Highway. Are there ways we can make this area look more inviting, whether it's for residential or business development?" 
- As a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, he considers requests for projects that don't follow zoning rules and considers appeals of interpretations of zoning rules by the Community Development Director.

Zoning

Neal Stubblefield

- 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. 