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Catherine Foster Rowell

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Catherine Foster Rowell is running for South Fulton City Council Member, District 1.

Personal background

Catherine has a Bachelor's degree in social work and sociology from Cleveland State University. She also has a Master of Public Administration in urban management and public policy from Clark Atlanta University and a Doctorate in political science from Clark Atlanta University. She currently lives in the South Fulton area.

Professional background

Catherine is a chief executive officer. She works at The Foster Consulting Group. Previously, she worked at Asa Philip Randolph Elementary School, Operation PEACE, Families First, Beacon Analytics, Enterprise Community Partners, Bronner Group, Franklin & Associates, MAXIMUS, and Georgians For Children.

Political background

Catherine Foster Rowell is currently a Covington city council member representing district 1. She was elected in 2017 and has served two terms.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Supports "investment in emergency and climate-change crisis management to protect our citizens for natural and man-made disasters."

Wants to increase the green space and availabilities for recreational activities in the district.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that would "launch a home repair program with priority given to veterans, seniors, and the disabled."

Wants to create new affordable housing inventory especially for the disabled, elderly, and underprivileged of the community.

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Public Safety

Supports the "Safe Routes to School" initiative that would improve lighting and sidewalks to local schools.

Wants to ensure that local police and fire departments have the necessary funding and resources to keep the community safe.

Plans to make roads safer by implementing "traffic calming measures and wayfinding signage."

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Public Services

Wants to improve the Fulton Industrial Boulevard by investing in cleaner streets, better lighting, sidewalks, and quality commercial retail.

Supports a "police mini-precinct on Fulton Industrial Blvd."

Plans to establish more public art installations in the district.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports "the funding and installation of LEDs/or solar streetlights on major thoroughfare."

Wants to further fund stormwater management systems.

Plans to work with communities in the district "to bring sewer lines to communities on septic who want to convert."

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