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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Clarkston elects new councilman in special election

Mark has a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Alabama.

Mark is a founder and principal consultant. He works at Leadersolve, where he has been for five years. He previously worked at One Collective, the City of Clarkston, and Sears Management.

Mark Perkins previously served as city council member of Clarkston from 2021 to 2022 after winning a special election.

As of August 28, 2023, Mark W. Perkins did not have a website or any information online.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Decaturish, Candidate Q&A - Clarkston City Council

Supports "a diversity of housing options."

Wants to "gently increase our density and enlarge our city's boundaries in the coming years" in order to make housing more affordable.

- Supports "a diversity of housing options."
- Wants to "gently increase our density and enlarge our city's boundaries in the coming years" in order to make housing more affordable.

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "the best way to increase recruitment and retention of police officers is to encourage the recruitment and retention of good leaders."

Wants to improve city facilities and provide higher pay and more benefits for police officers.

- Said, "the best way to increase recruitment and retention of police officers is to encourage the recruitment and retention of good leaders."
- Wants to improve city facilities and provide higher pay and more benefits for police officers.

Public Safety

Wants "to rebuild trust between the city, residents, and our neighboring communities by ensuring that gaps in staffing and leadership are filled in our police and other departments."

Believes that a challenge facing Clarkston is "aggressive annexation by our neighbors."

Supports "creative, collaborative partnerships between the city, businesses, and non-profit organizations that are innovative and set an example in how they work together and make the community a better place for everyone."

Advocates for looking into annexing south towards Memorial Drive, east towards Ray's Road, and west and southwest towards North Decatur and Valleybrook Road.

Wants more mixed-used development in downtown Clarkston and more gathering spots for the community.

- Wants "to rebuild trust between the city, residents, and our neighboring communities by ensuring that gaps in staffing and leadership are filled in our police and other departments."
- Believes that a challenge facing Clarkston is "aggressive annexation by our neighbors."
- Supports "creative, collaborative partnerships between the city, businesses, and non-profit organizations that are innovative and set an example in how they work together and make the community a better place for everyone."
- Advocates for looking into annexing south towards Memorial Drive, east towards Ray's Road, and west and southwest towards North Decatur and Valleybrook Road.
- Wants more mixed-used development in downtown Clarkston and more gathering spots for the community.

Public Services

Wants to improve infrastructure, make the community more walkable, and upgrade parks.

Supports improving space in Milam Park with a space for outdoor events and a splash pad.

- Wants to improve infrastructure, make the community more walkable, and upgrade parks.
- Supports improving space in Milam Park with a space for outdoor events and a splash pad.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Mark W. Perkins

As of August 28, 2023, Mark W. Perkins did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Mark Perkins has a Bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Alabama. He currently lives in Clarkston.

Mark Perkins is a founder and principal consultant. He works at Leadersolve, where he has been for five years. He previously worked at One Collective, the City of Clarkston, and Sears Management.

- 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. 

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As of October 13, 2023, Mark W. Perkins did not have a website or any information online.