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Nolan English
Nolan English is running for Atlanta Mayor.
Political background
Nolan's campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.
Professional background
Nolan is the founder and President of Traveling Grace Ministries and Higher Love Ministries, "a conglomeration of entities, church and civic leaders seeking to strengthen established churches, start new church plants, and eradicate homelessness." He previously served in the United States Army for 13 years, enlisting during his junior year of high school.
Personal background
Nolan was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He has lived in Atlanta since 2007, and he and his wife have two children. Nolan has a bachelor's degree in Sociology from University of Louisville, a master's degree in Counseling from Beacon University and a Master's of Divinity from Luther Rice University.
ON THE ISSUES
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Public Services
- Wants all Atlanta Public Schools to become International Baccalaureate Certified.
- Supports increasing funding for the repair and construction of sidewalks, walking paths and bike lanes.
Sources:
Branch questionnaire
COVID
- Promises to share daily CDC updates and briefings from the Mayor's Office through all media outlets, including social media.
Sources:
Branch questionnaire
City Budget
- Said, "I will heavily fund line items with regard to remedying the mental health crisis. I would also solidify partnerships that could help to remedy mental health situations and supplement their efforts with tax dollars and incentives."
Sources:
Branch questionnaire
Housing & Urban Development
- Wants to involve the Atlanta Housing Authority more in the homebuilding process.
- Said, "[w]e must create affordable housing at warp speed."
- Promises to "change legislation with regard to tiny houses" to create more affordable housing options.
- Supports developing housing around public transit.
Sources:
Branch questionnaire
Public Safety
- Said, '[t]he city jail will be reopened, and the Police Chief given all the tools necessary for him to be successful."
- Supports adding social workers and mental health specialists to the police force.
- Wants to invest more in tactical equipment and public safety technology, like tag readers and drones.
Zoning
- Said, "All zoning must have NPU input and approval with the focus on preserving the neighborhoods’ character and the integrity of single-family dwellings. "
Sources:
Branch questionnaire
Corruption
- Plans to establish a cabinet-level Inspector General position with prosecutorial authority over government waste, fraud and abuse.
- Promises to increase the use of technology to promote greater transparency and accessibility to government information online.
Sources:
Branch questionnaire