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Rebecca King
Rebecca King is running for Atlanta Mayor.
Political background
Rebecca King lobbied Congress on behalf of fraternities and sororities about hazing reporting. She was a candidate for Atlanta City Council District 7 in 2017.
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Patch
Professional background
Rebecca is a catastrophe adjuster and the CEO of Cover Your Assests, Inc., an insurance documentation business. She taught in the Baldwin County School system in Alabama for two years and worked for Faulkner State Community College for three years.
Personal background
Rebecca has a bachelor of science degree in Special Education from the University of South Alabama and an associates degree of Applied Science from Faulkner State Community College. She is a member of the Buckhead Condo Alliance, co-chairs the Midtown Quality of Life & BCA joint committee to combat excessive bar and street noise, a member of Neighborhood Planning Unit B, and a member of CLEAR, which advocates for changes to alcohol licensing. She was Secretary and on the board of directors for the North Buckhead Civic Association for two years. Rebecca and her husband, Richard Nesbitt have a daughter and have been married for more than ten years.
ON THE ISSUES
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Public Services
- Supports regional transportation alternatives and more funding for MARTA, walking and bike trails, and side walks.
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Candidate website
COVID
As of August 4, 2021, Rebecca King’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Candidate website
City Budget
- Plans to advocate for better spending practices in city government.
- Supports tax incentives for small businesses.
- Wants to increase MARTA funding.
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Candidate website
Housing & Urban Development
As of August 4, 2021, Rebecca King’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Candidate website
Public Safety
- Wants to put more police officers on the street and create incentives to retain and recruit more fire and police personnel.
- Plans to create after school programs to address adolescent crime and truancy.
- Said, "I'm running for mayor because just like you, I'm disappointed with the amount of violent crime taking place throughout Atlanta."
Zoning
As of August 4, 2021, Rebecca King’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Candidate website
Corruption
- Wants to create a new financial accountability structure for the city.
- Plans to use technology for more transparency in government.
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Candidate website