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Margaret R. Goldman

DEMOCRAT

Margaret R. Goldman is running for Fulton County Commissioner, District 1.

Personal background

Maggie is from Warwick, Rhode Island. She attended Pilgrim High School. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Trinity University and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Assumption College in Worcester Massachusetts. She lives with her husband and son in Johns Creek.

Professional background

Maggie is a realtor. She owns Buy and Sell Differently, a real estate agency, where she has been for eight years. She previously worked at Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta.

Political background

Maggie Goldman was the volunteer coordinator for the Pete for America campaign, supporting Presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg during the 2019 Democratic Primary,

ON THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to improve the quality of county services, such as water.

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Housing & Urban Development

Plans to find and solve problems in the housing system to reduce homelessness.

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Public Services

Wants to raise awareness around the services provided by Fulton County government.

Plans to replace the current animal shelter.

Supports the creation of youth programs in North Fulton.

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Public Safety

Plans to increase funding for the District Attorney’s office to help relieve the backlog of cases and reduce caseloads.

Wants to completely renovate the Fulton County Jail.

Supports the newly established Diversion Center at the Atlanta City Detention Center. She wants to monitor this program for progress and continue to fund it.

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Taxes & Budget

Plans to advocate for increased funding to make the county's Board of Equalization more accessible and transparent. The Board of Equalization is the citizen board that helps set property tax rates.

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